Leptothrix discophora

Leptothrix discophora is one of several species of Leptothrix, known for its sheath, and iron-, manganese-, and recently discovered arsenic-removing properties.

Leptothrix discophora
Leptothrix discophora oil film
Scientific classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Pseudomonadota
Class: Betaproteobacteria
Order: Burkholderiales
Genus: Leptothrix
Species:
L. discophora
Binomial name
Leptothrix discophora
(ex Schwers 1912) Spring et al. 1997[1]

References

  1. "Genus Leptothrix". LPSN. Retrieved 27 August 2018.


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