Organisms

Methanosarcina

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.

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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.

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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a genus of methanogens found in aquatic environments

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  • Bacteria (1973-1978)
  • Methanogens (1979-1991)
  • Sarcina (1966-1974)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Methanosarcina. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017020. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017020
  2. Methanosarcina. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanosarcina
  3. Methanosarcina. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1942715