Malassezia globosa
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Classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Subkingdom: Dikarya
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Subphylum: Ustilaginomycotina
Class: Hymenomycetes
Order: Tremellales
Family: Malasseziaceae
Genus: Malassezia
Species: Malassezia globosa
Description and Significance
M. globosa is a unicellular fungus species. It has the typical spherical shape associated with yeast spores. The spores are typically around 2 micrometers in diameter. The species naturally exhibits a cream/yellow color and a venose and furrowed appearance. A colony of M. globosa typically has a butyrous texture. In addition, this microbial species exhibits monopolar and sympodial budding. It is most known for causing dandruff in humans.
Genome
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Ecology and Known Roles in Symbiosis
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Author
Nikki Sullivan
