Nitrosomonas (Noun)
Meaning
Ellipsoidal soil bacteria.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Nitrosomonas bacteria play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle in soil through their ammonia-oxidizing activity.
- Ellipsoidal in shape, Nitrosomonas cells are present in high numbers in the top layers of soil where oxygen and ammonia levels are favorable.
- Researchers have been studying the Nitrosomonas genus for years to understand the complex mechanisms behind nitrification in soil.
- Soil microorganisms like Nitrosomonas convert ammonia into nitrite in a highly regulated biochemical process that supports plant growth.
- Aerobic environments with sufficient nutrient supply favor the growth of ellipsoidal bacteria like Nitrosomonas in various types of soil worldwide.