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sulfur bacteria |
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sulfur bacteriaAny of a diverse group of bacteria that are capable of metabolizing sulfur and its compounds and are important in the sulfur cycle. Members of the genus Thiobacillus, widespread in marine and terrestrial habitats, react with sulfur to produce sulfates useful to plants; in deep ground deposits they generate sulfuric acid, which dissolves metals in mines and corrodes concrete and steel. Desulfovibrio desulficans reduces sulfates in waterlogged soils and sewage to hydrogen sulfide, a gas with the common rotten-egg odour. sulfur bacteria [′səl·fər bak‚tir·ē·ə] (microbiology) Any of various bacteria having the ability to oxidize sulfur compounds. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| According to DNA analysis, the bacterium, designated GSB1, belongs to a group of organisms called green sulfur bacteria. |
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