Atkinsiella hamanaensis sp . nov. isolated from cultivated ova of the mangrove crab, scylla serrata ( Forsskal )

Atkinsiella hamanaensis sp. nov.a marine mastigomycete isolated from ova o?the mangrove crab, scylla serrata (Forsskal). is described and illustrare" The fungus grew over a temperature range of 15-32 ℃. with an optimum of 29-32℃ Its growth was observed in peptone-yeast extract glucose broth containing 1-5%NaCl. with optimum growth at 2-3%NaCl concentration. At 6% or more NaCl concentration, growth was inhibited. Its pH tolerance ranged from 4 to 9.