Organisms

Methanospirillum

The sole genus in the family Methanospirillaceae whose organisms are progressively motile by means of polar, tufted flagella. They have been isolated from sewage-sludge and pear waste digesters as well as marine and non-marine habitats.

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Abstract

The sole genus in the family Methanospirillaceae whose organisms are progressively motile by means of polar, tufted flagella. They have been isolated from sewage-sludge and pear waste digesters as well as marine and non-marine habitats.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Methanospirillaceae

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15 allowable subheadings

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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Previous Indexing

  • Methanogens (1976-1997)

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  1. B02w.200w.705w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Methanospirillum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019639. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019639
  2. Methanospirillum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanospirillum
  3. Methanospirillum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4044149