Methanococcoides
Encyclopedia
In taxonomy
, Methanococcoides is a genus of the Methanosarcinaceae
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Methanococcoides species
are methanogen
s entirely dependent on methylated compounds for nutrition
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Alpha taxonomy
Alpha taxonomy is the discipline concerned with finding, describing and naming species of living or fossil organisms. This field is supported by institutions holding collections of these organisms, with relevant data, carefully curated: such institutes include natural history museums, herbaria and...
, Methanococcoides is a genus of the Methanosarcinaceae
Methanosarcinaceae
In taxonomy, the Methanosarcinaceae are a family of the Methanosarcinales.-External links:...
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Methanococcoides species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
are methanogen
Methanogen
Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic conditions. They are classified as archaea, a group quite distinct from bacteria...
s entirely dependent on methylated compounds for nutrition
Nutrition
Nutrition is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet....
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