Thiobacillus

Description

A group of microorganisms found in marine and terrestial environments that are capable of oxidizing Sulfur to form Sulfur dioxide. In wet environments, however, sulfur dioxide is converted to Sulfuric acid, which can corrode or dissolve metals and Concrete.

Synonyms and Related Terms

sulfur bateria; sulfur bacterium; denitrifying bacteria

Resources and Citations

• Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "sulfur bacterium." Accessed 2 June 2005 .