beggiatoa

[beɪdʒiˈɑːtə]

Definitions

1. noun

A type of green, non-sulfur oxidizing bacterium found in various environments.

“The scientist studied the unique properties of beggiatoa in the soil samples.”

Synonyms

  • chemosynthetic bacteria
  • green sulfur bacterium

Antonyms

  • chemoheterotrophic bacteria
  • heterotrophic organisms