Description
Genus and Species: Candida albicans
Optimal Growth Medium: Yeast Malt Agar
Optimal Growth Temperature: 25° C
Package: Tube
Biosafety Level: 1
Fungal Rank: Ascomycetes
Causes thrush and candidiasis. This fungus reproduces by budding, demonstrates dimorphism, and forms germ-tubes in serum cultures grown at 37° C. It is cultured on yeast malt agar in a tube at 25° C. Cultures are guaranteed as to genera and purity. Fungi cultures are labeled by name and media on which they are cultivated.
Fungi should be incubated at room temp (25° C). Special packaging and transportation costs are extra.