Glossary:Anaerobic

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[edit] Anaerobic

In the absence of air, specifically oxygen. In anaerobic soil conditions ferric iron (Fe3+) is reduced to its more soluble ferrous form (Fe2+); certain fungi and bacteria can respire anaerobically.

Related Words: Anoxic, Aerobic


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