Thiobacteria (Noun)
Meaning
Any bacterium of the genus Thiobacillus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Thiobacteria play a crucial role in the sulfur cycle by oxidizing sulfur compounds in the environment.
- The mining industry often utilizes thiobacteria to extract metals from low-grade ores through bioleaching.
- Thiobacteria have been found in a variety of environments, including deep-sea vents and acidic mine drainage.
- Researchers have discovered that certain species of thiobacteria can survive in extremely acidic conditions.
- The unique metabolic processes of thiobacteria make them useful for bioremediation of contaminated sites.