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Nitrosomonas are chemolithotrophic Gram-negative soil bacteria. They oxidize ammonia to nitrite, which can then be further oxidized to nitrate by Nitrobacter. This process, when complete, is called nitrification.
Domain Bacteria
Phylum Proteobacteria
Class β - Proteobacteria
Bergey's Manual Volume 2: The Proteobacteria