ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Nitrospira marina
;
Nitrite-oxidizing bacterium
;
Chemolithotrophic
;
Mixotrophic
;
Periplasmic space
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A new chemolithotrophic nitrite-oxidizing bacterium, for which the name Nitrospira marina is proposed, was isolated from the Gulf of Maine. N. marina is a Gramnegative curved rod which may form spirals with 1 to 12 turns. Cells have a unique periplasmic space and lack intracytoplasmic membranes and carboxysomes. N. marina is an obligate chemolithotroph, but best growth is obtained in a mixotrophic medium. N. marina may be one of the most prevalent nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in some oceanic environments. Type strain is field with American Type Culture Collection (ATCC 43039).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00454947