Methanosarcina
| Definition: |
A genus of anaerobic, irregular spheroid-shaped METHANOSARCINALES whose organisms are nonmotile. Endospores are not formed. These archaea derive energy via formation of methane from acetate, methanol, mono-, di-, and trimethylamine, and possibly, carbon monoxide. Organisms are isolated from freshwater and marine environments. |
| Notes: |
a genus of methanogens found in aquatic environments |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bacteria (1973-1978),Methanogens (1979-1991),Sarcina (1966-1974) |
Methanosarcina Categories.
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Methanosarcina barkeri - A species of halophilic archaea whose organisms are nonmotile. Habitats include freshwater and marine mud, animal-waste lagoons, and the rumens of ungulates. |
Methanosarcina Definitions and Terms
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