Desulfovibrio vulgaris (IMAGE)

DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Desulfovibrio vulgaris

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Desulfovibrio vulgaris is an anaerobic sulfate-eating microbe that can also consume toxic and radioactive waste, making it a prime candidate for bioremediation of contaminated environments.

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