betaproteobacteria

[US]/ˌbeɪtəprəʊˌtiːəʊbækˈtɪəriə/
[UK]/ˌbeɪtəproʊˌtiːoʊbækˈtɪriə/

Translation

n.A major class of Gram-negative bacteria within the Proteobacteria phylum, comprising diverse metabolic types found in various environments including soil, water, and as pathogens in humans and animals.

Example Sentences

soil-dwelling betaproteobacteria play crucial roles in nutrient cycling within terrestrial ecosystems.

researchers have identified several novel betaproteobacteria species from contaminated groundwater samples.

the metabolic versatility of betaproteobacteria makes them important for bioremediation applications.

betaproteobacteria populations in wastewater treatment plants contribute significantly to nitrogen removal.

environmental dna sequencing has revealed high betaproteobacteria diversity in forest soils.

certain betaproteobacteria strains demonstrate remarkable tolerance to heavy metal contamination.

the ecological significance of betaproteobacteria extends to carbon cycling processes.

molecular techniques have revolutionized the study of betaproteobacteria community structure.

betaproteobacteria are often dominant members of freshwater microbial communities.

laboratory cultures of betaproteobacteria help scientists understand their physiological characteristics.

the taxonomic classification of betaproteobacteria continues to evolve with genomic data.

betaproteobacteria interact with other microorganisms in complex soil food webs.

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