leptothrix
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Leptothrix is part of the community of iron-oxidizing bacteria found in polluted water.
Definition:A group of bacteria that can oxidize iron, including Leptothrix.
Example:Leptothrix is an example of filament-forming bacteria found in aquatic environments.
Definition:Bacteria that typically grow in long, cylindrical filaments, like Leptothrix.
Example:The rust-colored cells seen in the microbes are likely Leptothrix due to their characteristic pigmentation.
Definition:Referring to the distinctive appearance of cells covered in iron oxides, characteristic of Leptothrix and similar bacteria.
Example:Researchers found Leptothrix contributing to the formation of microbial mats in a freshwater lake.
Definition:Biofilms or communities of microorganisms, including Leptothrix that can form layers on surfaces.
Example:Leptothrix can participate in bioremediation processes to reduce iron oxide levels in contaminated water.
Definition:The process of using microorganisms, such as Leptothrix, to clean up environmental pollutants.
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