Methanobacteriaceae

A family of anaerobic, coccoid to rod-shaped METHANOBACTERIALES. Cell membranes are composed mainly of polyisoprenoid hydrocarbons ether-linked to glycerol. Its organisms are found in anaerobic habitats throughout nature.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): B02.200.492.500

MeSH Unique ID: D017013

Registry Number: txid2159

Entry Terms:

• Methanosphaera
• Methanothermobacter

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Organisms Category
Archaea
Euryarchaeota
Methanobacteriales
Methanobacteriaceae
Methanobacterium
Methanobrevibacter