Sulfide oxidizers are among the most ecologically diverse trophic groups because of the different strategies they employ to access sufficient amounts of sulfide and oxygen simultaneously.

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Sulfide oxidizers have been found in a variety of environments with different sulfide and oxygen concentrations, and they employ different metabolic pathways and adaptations to access sulfide and oxygen. This diversifies their ecological roles and interactions within their communities.

Sulfide Oxidizers Are Among the Most Ecologically Diverse Trophic Groups