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purple bacteria

/ˈpɜːrpəl bækˈtɪəriə/

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/ˈpɜːrpəl bækˈtɪəriə/C1formalscientific
  • ruГруппа фотосинтезирующих бактерий, содержащих бактериохлорофилл и каротиноидные пигменты, придающие им пурпурный или красноватый цвет. Они встречаются в водной среде и способны к аноксигенному фотосинтезу.

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.

    ruФотосинтезирующие бактерии

    • 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.