Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans

**Definition:** A strictly autotrophic species of bacteria that oxidizes sulfur and thiosulfate to sulfuric acid. It was formerly called Thiobacillus thiooxidans.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.400.425.103.800 - B03.660.250.015.800

**Synonyms:** - Thiobacillus thiooxidans