 DNA analysis determined 56.9 +/- 0.4 mol% of the DNA to be guanine and cytosine base pairs.Nitrospira are capable of aerobic hydrogen oxidation and nitrite oxidation to obtain electrons, but high concentrations of nitrite have shown to inhibit their growth.The optimal temperature for nitrite oxidation and growth in "Nitrospira moscoviensis" is 39 °C (can range from 33-44 °C) at a pH range of 7.6-8.0 Despite being commonly classified as obligate chemolithotrophs, some are capable of mixotrophy.