Malassezia is a genus of yeasts naturally found on the skin of most warm-blooded animals, including humans, where it is normally a harmless part of the skin's microbial community. Under certain conditions, however, species of Malassezia are linked to skin conditions including dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and a discoloring skin condition called pityriasis versicolor.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceThe yeast-like cells of Malassezia, measuring between 1.5-4.5 um by 3-7 um, are characterised as phialides featuring tiny collarettes 1 Classification
Living or Extinct Scientific Name Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Malassezia
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Norway, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Sweden, found in there.
Sources
1. Malassezia - Wikipedia
Introduction
Malassezia is a genus of fungi (specifically, a yeast belonging to the division Basidiomycota)
Description section
The yeast-like cells of Malassezia, measuring between 1.5-4.5 um by 3-7 um, are characterised as phialides featuring tiny collarettes
View the Source2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ14488912, descriptionView the Source Wikidata: Malassezia
- Wikidata Q14488912, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Basidiomycota, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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