Browsing Dissertations and Theses by Subject "Bacteria"
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Bacteria of a feather floc together: Microbial interactions and function within iron-oxidizing bacterial communities
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)The microaerophilic iron-oxidizing bacteria are highly charismatic, forming bright orange structures called iron mats in low flow creeks and streams, in road-side ditches, and marshes. Yet, the study of the microbial ... -
Investigating the Relationship Between Zetaproteobacteria and Cyanobacteria and its Implications for the Geological Record
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-14)Banded Iron Formations (BIFs) are geological relics of the ancient oceans that were partially formed by microorganisms. This includes oxygenic phototrophs and iron-oxidizing bacteria (FeOB) whose relative contributions are ...