, and Hitchner and Snieszko (1947) described gram-positive, tetrad- forming micrococci associated with a septicemic disease of lobsters. These organisms grew poorly on laboratory media unless a fermentable sugar was added. They were further characterized by their ability to ferment mannitol and their in- ability to reduce nitrate or to hydrolyze gelatin. Because of their morphology and pathogenicity for the lobster, the authors suggested a new spe- cies, Gaffkya homari.
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