purple bacteria

• Gruppe photosynthetischer Bakterien, die Bakteriochlorophylle und Carotinoidpigmente enthalten, die ihnen eine purpurne oder rötliche Farbe verleihen. Sie kommen in aquatischen Lebensräumen vor und sind zu anoxygenischer Photosynthese fähig.

A group of photosynthetic bacteria that contain bacteriochlorophyll and carotenoid pigments, giving them a purple or reddish color. They are found in aquatic environments and are capable of anoxygenic photosynthesis.

1. Photosynthetic bacteriaC2formal

   A group of proteobacteria that are phototrophic, capable of producing energy through photosynthesis, and typically contain purple pigments.

   Purpurbakterien

   • Purple bacteria are often found in anaerobic conditions of lakes and ponds.
   • Scientists study purple bacteria to understand early photosynthetic life.
   • The purple color of these bacteria comes from bacteriochlorophyll and carotenoids.