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| Genus: | Lipomyces Lodder & Kreger
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| Lipomyces starkeyi Lodder & Kreger-van Rij
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Lipomyces is a genus of fungi in the family Dipodascaceae.[1]
Lipomyces starkeyi is known to produce large amounts of lipids and is used in research for potential use as feedstock for biodiesel production.[2]