Nitrosomonadaceae
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Nitrosomonadaceae | |
The Nitrosomonadaceae are a family of bacteria. They oxidize ammonia (NH3) to nitrate (NO3−).[1] They are lithoautotrophic meaning they do not need organic substance to live.[1]
Systematics[change | change source]
There are two genera:[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 George M. Garrity, Don J. Brenner, Noel R. Krieg, James T. Staley: Bergey's manual of systematic bacteriology. Vol. 2: The Proteobacteria Part C: The Alpha-, Beta-, Delta-, and Epsilonproteabacteria. Springer, New York 2005, ISBN 978-0-387-24145-6
- ↑ J.P. Euzéby: List of Prokaryotic Names with Standing in Nomenclature - Family Nitrosomonadaceae
