METHANOSPIRILLUM
\mˌɛθɐnˌɒspɪɹˈɪləm], \mˌɛθɐnˌɒspɪɹˈɪləm], \m_ˌɛ_θ_ɐ_n_ˌɒ_s_p_ɪ_ɹ_ˈɪ_l_ə_m]\
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A genus of anaerobic rod-shaped METHANOMICROBIACEAE whose organisms are progressively motile by means of polar, tufted flagella. These methanogens have been isolated from sewage-sludge and pear waste digesters as well as marine and non-marine habitats.
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