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Thiobacillus perometabolis nov. sp., a non-autotrophic thiobacillus

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A new chemolithotrophic bacterium unable to grow autotrophically is described. Its growth occurs with yeast extract or casein hydrolysate and is greatly enhaced by the addition of thiosulfate or a variety of individual organic compounds. Growth also occurs in a mineral salts medium to which both thiosulfate and an appropriate single organic substrate are added but not with either supplement alone. Elemental sulfur, thiosulfate and tetrathionate are oxidized to sulfate. The taxonomic position of the organism is briefly discussed and the name Thiobacillus perometabolis is proposed.

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  1. National Institute of Dental Research, N. I. H., Bethesda, Maryland

    Jack London & S. C. Rittenberg

  2. American Dental Association, Bethesda, Maryland

    Jack London & S. C. Rittenberg

  3. Department of Bacteriology, University of California, Los Angeles, California

    Jack London & S. C. Rittenberg

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This paper is dedicated with affection and appreciation to Prof. C. B. van Niel on the occasion of his 70th birthday as a token of what his scientific guidance, stimulation and friendship have meant to us. To Kees, with our heartfelt greetings and felicitations.

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London, J., Rittenberg, S.C. Thiobacillus perometabolis nov. sp., a non-autotrophic thiobacillus. Archiv. Mikrobiol. 59, 218–225 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00406335

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