Verna-Latin-The spring season. A great name for the dog that you adopt in the spring time. Vespera-Latin-The evening star. This girl dog is at her best in the evening. Virginia-Latin-A lady who is pure and virginal.
Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) is a selective and differential medium. The high concentration of salt (7.5%) selects for members of the genus Staphylococcus, since they can tolerate high saline levels.
Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) Plate. II. III. IV. Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) is used to determine if the bacteria is halophilic (salt loving) and if the bacteria can ferment mannitol. If the bacteria is able to grow then it is a halophilic bacteria, due to it's ability to grow in a high salt environment.