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Nitric Bacteria (Noun)

Meaning

Soil bacteria that convert nitrites to nitrates.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Nitric bacteria play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting nitrites to nitrates in the soil.
  • The activity of nitric bacteria in the soil is influenced by factors such as pH, temperature, and oxygen levels.
  • Nitric bacteria are autotrophic, meaning they produce their own food through the oxidation of ammonia or nitrites.
  • In the process of converting nitrites to nitrates, nitric bacteria obtain energy for their metabolic processes.
  • The presence of nitric bacteria in soil is essential for plant growth, as nitrates are a primary source of nitrogen for plants.

Synonyms

  • Nitrobacteria

Hypernyms

  • Eubacterium
  • True Bacteria
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