Microbes Pumping Iron: Anaerobic Microbial Iron
2020-10-13 · These FOM are capable of oxidizing solid-phase Fe(II) 6,39,41,42. as well as 3 Fe(II) associated with structural Fe in minerals such as almandine, an iron aluminum 4 silicate. 6,43,44. In zones of sufficient light penetration, Fe(II) oxidizing phototrophic bacteria are 5 capable of oxidizing Fe(II) generating Fe(III) (FIG. 1).
