Methanomicrobiales

An order of anaerobic, highly specialized methanogens, in the kingdom EURYARCHAEOTA. Its organisms are nonmotile or motile, with cells occurring as coccoid bodies, pseudosarcina, or rods. Families include METHANOMICROBIACEAE, Methanocorpusculaceae, and Methanospirillaceae.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): B02.200.705

MeSH Unique ID: D017018

Registry Number: txid2191

Entry Terms:

• Methanocorpusculaceae

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Archaea
Euryarchaeota
Methanomicrobiales
Methanomicrobiaceae
Methanospirillum