Biology:Methanogenium boonei

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Short description: Species of archaeon

Methanogenium boonei
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M. boonei
Binomial name
"Methanogenium boonei"
Kendall et al. 2007

Methanogenium boonei is a methanogenic archaean. Cells are non-motile irregular cocci 1.0–2.5 μm in diameter. This mesophile grows optimally at 19.4 °C, pH6.4–7.8, salinity 0.3–0.5M Na+. It was first isolated from Skan Bay, Alaska.[1]

Description and metabolism

The cells are irregular and coccoid in shape, non-motile, approximately 1.0–2.5 μm in diameter. These mesophiles grow optimally at a temperature of 19.4 °C, pH 6.4–7.8 and salinity of 0.3–0.5 M Na+.[1] This is a strictly anaerobic species,[2] and individuals can use carbon dioxide with hydrogen or formate as substrates to produce methane.

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q4044113 entry