Iron-Loving Bacteria Under the Microscope

Iron-Loving Bacterial Mat

This is an example of Leptothrix from a well. Iron hydroxide nodules can be seen developing on the sheath surface. A few cells of the bacteria can be seen growing beyond the sheath.

Macro-Photograph

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http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/blitz/bionorslide.html