Zoopagomycota, Entomophthoromycotina, Entomophthorales, Basidiobolaceae. Genus: BASIDIOBOLUS
Basidiobolus haptosporus Drechsler
member of B. ranarum complex
Colony characteristics
Colonies (SGA, 3 d, 30°C) growing rapidly, flat, membra nous, smooth, waxy, later becoming pow dery and developed radiate folds.
Microscopy
Hyphae hyaline, broad, with few scattered septa and rather thick walls. Chlamydospores spherical, dark, thick-walled; zygospores present.
Pathogenicity
RG-1, BSL-2. Dworzack et al. (1978) reported an infection of the palatum in a hyperglycemic male. Additional cases have been listed under B. ranarum.
Species complex
Clinically relevant members of the B. ranarum complex are: B. haptosporus, B. meristosporus, B. omanensis and B. ranarum.
Nomenclature
Basidiobolus haptosporus Drechsler – Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 74: 411, 1947.
