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METHANOBACTERIUM

\mˌɛθɐnˌɒbɐktˈi͡əɹɪəm], \mˌɛθɐnˌɒbɐktˈi‍əɹɪəm], \m_ˌɛ_θ_ɐ_n_ˌɒ_b_ɐ_k_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_m]\

Definitions of METHANOBACTERIUM

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A genus of anaerobic, rod-shaped METHANOBACTERIACAE. Its organisms are nonmotile and use ammonia as the sole source of nitrogen. These methanogens are found in aquatic sediments, soil, sewage, and the gastrointestinal tract of animals.

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