rhizobia

/rɪˈzoʊbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of soil bacterium that forms symbiotic relationships with legume plants, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by the plant.

“The rhizobia in the soil of this garden help the legumes grow healthily.”

Synonyms

  • legume bacteria
  • nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Antonyms

  • nitrogen-depleting organisms