Candidatus

See also: candidatus

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin candidatus (“candidate”)

Proper noun

Candidatus

A taxonomic name component, usually forming an extended genus or species name, used as an interim status for a bacterium that is not yet fully described

Usage notes

When used as part of the name for a candidate genus or species, it should appear in italics and the following elements in ordinary Roman type.

Derived terms

Candidatus Baumannia, properly Candidatus Baumannia
Candidatus Blochmannia
Candidatus Carsonella
Candidatus Koribacter
Candidatus Pelagibacter
Candidatus Phytoplasma
Candidatus Protochlamydia
Candidatus Ruthia magnifica, properly Candidatus Ruthia magnifica
Candidatus Solibacter
Candidatus Vesicomyosocius

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