Desulfobulbaceae
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The Desulfobulbaceae are a family of Proteobacteria
. They are reducing sulfate
s to sulfide
s to obtain energy and are strictly anaerobe.
Proteobacteria
The Proteobacteria are a major group of bacteria. They include a wide variety of pathogens, such as Escherichia, Salmonella, Vibrio, Helicobacter, and many other notable genera....
. They are reducing sulfate
Sulfate
In inorganic chemistry, a sulfate is a salt of sulfuric acid.-Chemical properties:...
s to sulfide
Sulfide
A sulfide is an anion of sulfur in its lowest oxidation state of 2-. Sulfide is also a slightly archaic term for thioethers, a common type of organosulfur compound that are well known for their bad odors.- Properties :...
s to obtain energy and are strictly anaerobe.