Nitrosococcus
Sign in to saveNitrosococcus is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria. It is an ammonia-oxidizing bacterium which oxidizes ammonia into nitrite. Nitrosococcus can be found in marine environments and salt lakes.
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- KingdomBacteria
- PhylumProteobacteria
- ClassGammaproteobacteria
- OrderNitrosococcales
- FamilyNitrosococcaceae
Habitatmarine
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Nitrosococcus is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria. It is an ammonia-oxidizing bacterium which oxidizes ammonia into nitrite. Nitrosococcus can be found in marine environments and salt lakes.
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