While the number is five digits, .
The identifier refers to a strain of the fungus Exophiala bergeri . This particular strain is part of the CBS-KNAW Collection , a major international repository for fungal cultures.
It belongs to the Exophiala genus, which includes species often referred to as "black yeasts" due to their dark pigmentation.
Identification of Food Spoilage Fungi Using MALDI-TOF MS - PMC
U.S. ZIP codes currently range from (Holtsville, NY) to 99950 (Ketchikan, AK).
Researchers use reference strains like CBS 119099 to build databases that help the food industry and medical professionals identify potentially harmful or spoilage-causing organisms efficiently. Geographic Clarification
