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Nitrosomonadales
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Spirillum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Bacteria
Phylum:
Proteobacteria
Class:
Betaproteobacteria
Order:
Nitrosomonadales
Families

Nitrosomonadaceae
Methylophilacae
Spirillaceae
Thiobacillaceae
Gallionellaceae
Sterolibacteraceae

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

Systematics

There are two genera:

  • Nitrosomonas
  • Nitrosospira

See also

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