What is another word for Family Nitrobacteriaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli nˌa͡ɪtɹə͡ʊbɐktˈi͡əɹɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
The Family Nitrobacteriaceae consists of a group of gram-negative bacteria that play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle. They are commonly referred to as nitrite bacteria, due to their ability to oxidize nitrite to nitrate. Nitrobacteriaceae includes several genera such as Nitrobacter, Nitrococcus, and Nitrospira. These bacteria are found in a wide range of environments, including soil, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Synonyms for the term Family Nitrobacteriaceae include the Nitrite-oxidizing bacteria family, the NOB family, and the Nitrobacteria family. These terms can be used interchangeably to describe the same group of bacteria.
