Organism
Nitrosomonas
TL;DR
Nitrosomonas are nitrifying bacteria that oxidize ammonia (NH₄⁺) to nitrite (NO₂⁻), obtaining energy from this chemical transformation.
Nitrosomonas are nitrifying bacteria that oxidize ammonia (NH₄⁺) to nitrite (NO₂⁻), obtaining energy from this chemical transformation. They represent the first step in nitrification, making nitrogen available in forms many plants can absorb while also making it more mobile and subject to leaching.
Notable Traits of Nitrosomonas
- Chemolithoautotroph
- Oxidizes ammonia to nitrite