In this type of iron cycle, bacteria oxidize ferrous iron (Fe2+) to ferric iron (Fe3+) as a source of energy. They do not require sunlight and instead use chemical energy sources from their surrounding environment.
In this type of iron cycle, bacteria oxidize ferrous iron (Fe2+) to ferric iron (Fe3+) as a source of energy. They do not require sunlight and instead use chemical energy sources from their surrounding environment.