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Nitrobacter MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Nitrobacter
Tree Number(s)
B03.440.400.425.200.520
B03.660.050.035.520
Unique ID
D009576
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009576
Scope Note
A genus of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that oxidizes nitrites to nitrates. Its organisms occur in aerobic environments where organic matter is being mineralized, including soil, fresh water, and sea water.
Registry Numbers
txid911
NLM Classification #
QW 133
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2020/08/13
Nitrobacter Preferred
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