Family Nitrobacteriaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Usually rod-shaped bacteria that oxidize ammonia or nitrites: nitrobacteria.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Nitrobacteriaceae is a group of usually rod-shaped bacteria that play a key role in the nitrogen cycle by oxidizing ammonia or nitrites.
- The scientists focused their research on the family Nitrobacteriaceae as it is crucial for the nitrification process in various ecosystems.
- Nitrobacteriaceae, a family of nitrifying bacteria, is commonly found in terrestrial environments as well as freshwater and marine ecosystems.
- Microbiologists study the family Nitrobacteriaceae to gain insights into the processes of ammonia and nitrite oxidation.
- The family Nitrobacteriaceae is often cultured in laboratories to obtain pure strains that can be used for further analysis and research.