[7] Spang et al. elucidated, in 2012, the notable similarities between N. gargensis and N. viennensis through their nitrification ability and PHA (putatively polyhydroxybutyrate) production along with other elements.
[3] As a chemolithoautotroph, Nitrososphaera gargensis performs aerobic oxidation of ammonia to nitrite and breaks down cyanate for energy.
[4] Since nitrogen is limited in marine environments, the recent discovery of ammonia-oxidizing archaea proves to be an active source of study for researchers.
[1] N. gargensis grows best at 46°C and thrives on the presence of ammonia or other nitrogen sources, and it utilizes flagella to move via chemotaxis.
[4] Furthermore, Nitrososphaera gargensis influence as an ammonia-oxidizing archaea expands from land to water since its nitrification ability plays a role in the nitrogen cycles that are present in the ocean.
[9] Along with influencing the structure of soils and ocean communities, Nitrososphaera gargensis also plays a role in food production.
[5] Such couplings could occur due to the fact that AOA are not affected by nitrous acid concentrations whereas nitrite-oxidizing bacteria are inhibited by this chemical.