- Nitrosomonas:
- Nitrifying bacteria
- Converts ammonia (NH3) to nitrite (NO2-)
- Important in the nitrogen cycle
- Nitrobacter:
- Nitrifying bacteria
- Converts nitrite (NO2-) to nitrate (NO3-)
- Completes the nitrogen cycle
- Pseudomonas:
- Versatile group of bacteria
- Some species involved in nitrogen fixation
- Others involved in organic matter decomposition
- Bacillus:
- Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria
- Some species are aerobic endospore-formers
- Can survive harsh conditions
- Involved in nutrient cycling
- Azotobacter:
- Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
- Converts atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia
- Important in nitrogen enrichment of soil
- Rhodococcus:
- Gram-positive, actinobacteria
- Some species can degrade hydrocarbons
- Involved in the removal of organic pollutants
- Alcaligenes:
- Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria
- Some species are capable of denitrification
- Converts nitrate (NO3-) to nitrogen gas (N2)
These are just a few examples of aerobic bacteria commonly found in farm ponds. Their presence and activity contribute to various ecological processes, such as nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and water purification.