Pichia fermentans

**Semantic type:** Fungus

**Definition:** A species of yeast in the phylum Ascomycota that occurs singly, in pairs, or in short chains and that produces 2-4 hat-shaped ascospores per ascus. This species is a normal member of the flora of skin, mouth, and vagina, and is also found in the environment.

**Synonyms:** - Candida fimetaria - Candida lambica - Mycoderma lambica - PICHIA FERMENTANS