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Nitrobacter  

What you should know:

Nitrobacter is a Gram-negative chemolithotroph that oxidizes nitrite (NO2-) to nitrate. Toegther with Nitrosomonas, these bacteria contribute to soil nitrification.  

Classification: 

Domain Bacteria

    Phylum Proteobacteria

        Class a -Proteobacteria

Bergey's Manual Volume 2: The Proteobacteria

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