Candidatus

See also: candidatus

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin candidatus (“candidate”).

Proper noun

Candidatus

(bacteriology) A taxonomic name component, usually forming an extended genus or species name, used as an interim status for a bacterium not yet cultured in a laboratory.

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, for example "Candidatus Desulforudis audaxviator".
It is written Ca. when abbreviated.

Derived terms

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