Problem
How was gallionella ferruginea so named? What or who was gallionella ferruginea named after? Organisms are often named for where they were found, unique morphological or metabolic features, name of the person who discovered it, etc. Attempt both genus and species name. Does it have any close physical associations with other organisms? Does it live next to, in, or on another organism? Does it consume the wastes of another organism, or does another organism consume its waste? Taxonomic or evolutionary relationships do not go in this section. Where does this organism get it's energy and reduced carbon? Explain how it obtains energy and generates ATP and how it is classified nutritionally (for example, chemoorganoautotroph). What do you find interesting about this organism?