iron bacteria
Technical term in microbiology for bacteria that oxidize iron. Also referred to as 鉄細菌.
See also: 鉄細菌
鉄バクテリアは、水中の鉄分を酸化してエネルギーを得る。
Iron bacteria obtain energy by oxidizing iron in water.
Compound of 鉄 (iron) and バクテリア (bacteria), a direct calque of English 'iron bacteria'.