Methanothermococcus
Sign in to saveMethanothermococcus is a genus of archaeans in the family Methanococcaceae. The cells are shaped like irregular bars and tend to be Gram-negative. They are mobile via polar flagella. They require acetate to grow.
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- KingdomArchaea
- PhylumMethanobacteriota_A
- ClassMethanococci
- OrderMethanococcales
- FamilyMethanococcaceae
Habitatmarine
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- Methanococcaceae
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Methanothermococcus is a genus of archaeans in the family Methanococcaceae. The cells are shaped like irregular bars and tend to be Gram-negative. They are mobile via polar flagella. They require acetate to grow.
==See also== List of Archaea genera
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