A new bacterium, Achromobacter nematophilus sp. nov. (Achromobacteriaceae: Eubacteriales) associated with a nematode

Abstract

Achromobacter nematophilus sp. nov., isolated from the intestinal lumen of a species of Neoaplectana (Steinernematidae: Nematoda), is described. It can be distinguished from other species of Achromobacter by its larger cell size and action on gelatin and litmus milk.