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Azoarcus

Azoarcus

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A type of bacteria that lives in soil and water and helps add nitrogen to soil
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The betaproteobacterium Azoarcus sp. BH72 plays a crucial role in nitrogen cycling in the ecosystem.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered Azoarcus living in the roots of rice plants in flooded fields.

  • The presence of Azoarcus can help improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.

  • Researchers study Azoarcus to understand its role in natural water purification processes.

  • The Azoarcus bacteria play a crucial role in nitrogen cycling.

  • Research on Azoarcus has revealed its importance in soil health.

  • Researchers found that Azoarcus sp. strains are effective at fixing nitrogen in various soil conditions.

  • In agricultural studies, the presence of Azoarcus bacteria significantly improved plant growth by enhancing nitrogen availability.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Azoarcus probably joins the part azo-, which is linked to 'nitrogen', and arcus, a Latin word meaning 'arch' or 'curve' and like the English word arch. So you can remember Azoarcus as a small 'nitrogen arch' because it is a bacterium that lives in soil and water and helps the nitrogen cycle.