Other numbers: ATCC 27808, CIP 104501, DSM 43392, IFO 15530, IMRU W 3960, JCM 3171, KCC A-0171, NCIMB 11222, M. Goodfelow N 667, M.P. Lechevalier LL-Se 6. Taxonomic status: Type strain. History: < M.P. Lechevalier (Nocardia amarae). Isolated from: Abnormal foam sewage treatment. Additional information: Type (6015); Type of Nocardia amarae (3892). Causes severe foaming problems in actived sludge sewage treatment plants (3892). Cultivation conditions: Medium 8, 30°C.