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sulfur bacteria

/ˈsʌlfər bækˈtɪriə/

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/ˈsʌlfər bækˈtɪriə/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип бактерий, которые получают энергию, окисляя соединения серы, и часто встречаются в таких средах, как горячие источники, глубоководные жерла или богатые серой отложения.

A type of bacteria that obtains energy by oxidizing sulfur compounds, often found in environments like hot springs, deep-sea vents, or sulfur-rich sediments.

  1. Sulfur bacteriaC1formal

    A group of bacteria that obtain energy by oxidizing inorganic sulfur compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide or elemental sulfur, often found in environments like hot springs, deep-sea vents, and sulfur-rich sediments.

    ruСерные бактерии

    • Sulfur bacteria play a crucial role in the global sulfur cycle.
    • These bacteria are often found in the dark depths of the ocean near hydrothermal vents.
    • Scientists study sulfur bacteria to understand early life on Earth.