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Descriptor English: Iron Bacteria
Descriptor Spanish: Ferrobacterias
Descriptor ferrobacterias
Entry term(s) Ferrobacillus
bacterias del hierro
Descriptor Portuguese: Ferrobactérias
Descriptor French: Ferrobactérie
Entry term(s): Ferrobacillus
Tree number(s): SP4.606.837.124.180
Scope note: Aerobic microorganisms commonly found in groundwater. Water containing ferrobacteria is not acceptable for consumption, although these microorganisms are not considered waterborne pathogens. However, they cause an unpleasant taste and odor, alter the color and significantly modify the natural characteristics of the water. (Adapted from https://bit.ly/3l4M8G3)
Allowable Qualifiers: No qualifiers
Related: Iron MeSH
DeCS ID: 51624
Unique ID: DDCS051624
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Iron Bacteria - Preferred
Concept UI FD00061788
Scope note Aerobic microorganisms commonly found in groundwater. Water containing ferrobacteria is not acceptable for consumption, although these microorganisms are not considered waterborne pathogens. However, they cause an unpleasant taste and odor, alter the color and significantly modify the natural characteristics of the water. (Adapted from https://bit.ly/3l4M8G3)
Preferred term Iron Bacteria
Entry term(s) Ferrobacillus



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