An organism, especially a bacterium, that converts organic nitrogen into ammonia during the nitrogen cycle.
From ammonify plus -er (one who does the action). This term emerged in microbiology during the 20th century as scientists identified specific bacteria responsible for ammonification.
Ammonifiers are microscopic heroes—bacteria like Bacillus and Clostridium work silently in soil and water, breaking down dead organisms so plants can feast on the nitrogen released.
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