References [ 3 ]

Dillon A, Achilles-Day UEH, Singhrao SK, Pearce M, Morton LHG & Crean S (2014) Biocide sensitivity of Vermamoeba vermiformis isolated from dental-unit-waterline systems. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 88: 97-105.

Dillon A, Singhrao SK, Achilles-Day UEM, Pearce M, Morton LHG & Crean S (2014) Vermamoeba vermiformis does not propagate Legionella pneumophila subsp. pascullei in a simulated laboratory dental-unit waterline system. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 90: 1-7.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ibiod.2014.01.019

Lal S, Singhrao SK, Achilles-Day UEM, Morton LHG, Pearce M & Crean S (2015) Risk assessment for the spread of Serratia marcescens within dental-unit waterline systems using Vermamoeba vermiformis. Current Microbiology 71: 434-442.

DOI: 10.1007/s00284-015-0872-0

Sequences [ 1 ]

EMBL/Genbank Links
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KC161965

Division/Phylum: Amoebozoa Class: Tubulinea

Note: for strains where we have DNA barcodes we can be reasonably confident of identity, however for those not yet sequenced we rely on morphology and the original identification, usually made by the depositor. Although CCAP makes every effort to ensure the correct taxonomic identity of strains, we cannot guarantee that a strain is correctly identified at the species, genus or class levels. On this basis users are responsible for confirming the identity of the strain(s) they receive from us on arrival before starting experiments.
For strain taxonomy we generally use AlgaeBase for algae and Adl et al. (2019) for protists.

Culture media, purity and growth conditions:

Medium: NN; Bacteria present; Cryopreserved; cystformer; 20-25 deg C; pH neutral; no lighting; contains E. coli as food source

Attributes
Authority	(Page) Cavalier-Smith & Smirnov 1967
Isolator	Dillon (2011)
Collection Site	from the biofilm in dental tubing University of Central Lancashire, England, UK
Climatic Zone	Temperate
Notes	Collected from the biofilm in the tubing from a simulated dental unit water line (DUWL) and from a decommissioned DUWL 3 in 1 syringe water line, tested within 24 hours of decommissioning. Isolation: direct placement of the tubing cut in half lengthwise and placed onto R2A agar plates with mixed bacterial food streak in the centre of the plate; Subcultured every 4 weeks. Cystforming.
Axenicity Status	Bacteria present
Area	Europe
Country	UK
Environment	Freshwater
GMO	No
Group	Protozoa
In Scope of Nagoya Protocol	No
ABS Note	Collected pre Nagoya Protocol. No known Nagoya Protocol restrictions for this strain.
Collection Date	c 2011
Original Designation	UCLAN1
Pathogen	Not pathogenic: Hazard Class 1
Strain Maintenance Sheet
Toxin Producer	Not Toxic / No Data
Type Culture	No
Taxonomy WoRMS ID
Formerly Listed in CCAP as	Hartmannella vermiformis Page 1967

CCAP 1534/16

Vermamoeba vermiformis

Product Code: CCAP 1534/16
Availability: See Availability/Lead Times

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