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Noun: methanogen
  1. Archaebacteria found in anaerobic environments such as animal intestinal tracts, sediments or sewage and capable of producing methane; a source of natural gas

Derived forms: methanogens

Type of: archaebacteria, archaebacterium, archaeobacteria, archeobacteria [N. Amer]

Encyclopedia: Methanogen

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