Leptothrix discophora
| Leptothrix discophora | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Betaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Burkholderiales |
| Family: | Comamonadaceae |
| Genus: | Leptothrix |
| Species: | L. discophora |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptothrix discophora (ex Schwers 1912) Spring et al. 1997 | |
Leptothrix discophora is one of several species of Leptothrix, known for its sheath, and iron-, manganese-, and recently arsenic-removing properties.
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