Nitrosomonadaceae

The Nitrosomonadaceae are a family of bacteria. They oxidize ammonia (NH3) to nitrate (NO3).[1] They are lithoautotrophic meaning they do not need organic substance to live.[1]

Nitrosomonadales
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Spirillum
Scientific classification
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Nitrosomonadales
Families

Nitrosomonadaceae
Methylophilacae
Spirillaceae
Thiobacillaceae
Gallionellaceae
Sterolibacteraceae

Systematics

There are two genera:[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 George M. Garrity, Don J. Brenner, Noel R. Krieg, James T. Staley: Bergey's manual of systematic bacteriology. Vol. 2: The Proteobacteria Part C: The Alpha-, Beta-, Delta-, and Epsilonproteabacteria. Springer, New York 2005, ISBN 978-0-387-24145-6
  2. J.P. Euzéby: List of Prokaryotic Names with Standing in Nomenclature - Family Nitrosomonadaceae