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Methanogen (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Methanogens play a significant role in the anaerobic digestion process by converting organic waste into methane and carbon dioxide in landfills.
  • Methanogens in the rumen of cows produce large amounts of methane, which is then released into the atmosphere.
  • Anaerobic sediments of aquatic ecosystems harbor diverse populations of methanogens, influencing the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nutrients.
  • Wastewater treatment plants can capture the methane produced by methanogens, converting it into usable natural gas and electricity.
  • Rice paddies with methanogens can serve as substantial sources of atmospheric methane, highlighting the need for agricultural management practices to minimize their emissions.

Hypernyms

  • Archaebacterium
  • Archaeobacteria
  • Archeobacteria
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