Glossary

nitrogen-fixing bacteria

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  • Life Sciences

bacteria that convert nitrogen in the air into compounds such as nitrites, nitrates and ammonia. Microorganisms that fix nitrogen are bacteria called diazotrophs. Examples of these bacteria are Cyanobacteria, green sulfur bacteria, Azotobacteraceae and Rhizobia.bacteria that convert nitrogen in the air into compounds such as nitrites, nitrates and ammonia. Microorganisms that fix nitrogen are bacteria called diazotrophs. Examples of these bacteria are Cyanobacteria, green sulfur bacteria, Azotobacteraceae and Rhizobia.bacteria that convert nitrogen in the air into compounds such as nitrites, nitrates and ammonia. Microorganisms that fix nitrogen are bacteria called diazotrophs. Examples of these bacteria are Cyanobacteria, green sulfur bacteria, Azotobacteraceae and Rhizobia.