What is another word for nitric bacteria?
Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪtɹɪk baktˈi͡əɹɪə] (IPA) 
Nitric bacteria are a group of microorganisms that play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle. They are responsible for converting nitrite into nitrate in soil and water environments, which is important for plant growth. These bacteria can be referred to as nitrifying bacteria, which encompasses both nitrite-oxidizing bacteria and nitrate-oxidizing bacteria. Another term for these bacteria is ammonia-oxidizing bacteria, as they also convert ammonia into nitrite. Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are the two primary genera of nitric bacteria. These bacteria are essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems and are commonly used in wastewater treatment plants.
