Organisms

Chromatium

A genus of gram-negative, ovoid to rod-shaped bacteria that is phototrophic. All species use ammonia as a nitrogen source. Some strains are found only in sulfide-containing freshwater habitats exposed to light while others may occur in marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments.

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A genus of gram-negative, ovoid to rod-shaped bacteria that is phototrophic. All species use ammonia as a nitrogen source. Some strains are found only in sulfide-containing freshwater habitats exposed to light while others may occur in marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments.

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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in water

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  1. B03w.440w.425.410.290w
  2. B03w.660w.250w.110w.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chromatium. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002844. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002844
  2. Chromatium. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromatium
  3. Chromatium. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2309799