Nitrobacteraceae

Nitrobacteraceae is a family of Alphaproteobacteria. They are gram-negative and aerobic.

Nitrobacteraceae
Scientific classification
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Bacteria
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Nitrobacteraceae

Buchanan, 1917
Genera

Nitrobacter
Nitrosomonas

The bacteria of this family derive their energy from oxidizing ammonia to nitrite, or by oxidizing nitrite to nitrate. They are commonly found in freshwater and soil.

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