Expansion of the Candida tanzawaensis yeast clade: 16 novel Candida species from basidiocarp-feeding beetles (original) (raw)

This research reports the expansion of the Candida tanzawaensis yeast clade through the identification of 16 novel Candida species derived from the digestive tracts of basidiocarp-feeding beetles. The study utilizes molecular techniques, particularly sequence comparisons of LSU and SSU rRNA genes, to characterize these novel species and analyze their phylogenetic relationships. The findings contribute significantly to the understanding of yeast diversity associated with insects, highlighting the ecological significance and potential applications in biotechnology.