Abstract
The family Methanocalculaceae currently (January 2014) consists of a single genus: Methanocalculus, with five species. This family of mesophilic, salt-tolerant, and neutrophilic or alkaliphilic methanogens belongs to the order Methanomicrobiales. The members are irregular cocci that possess a protein S-layer wall. Methanogenesis from H2/CO2 or from formate is the only mode of energy generation documented. Acetate is required as a carbon source, and other growth factors may be required. Members of the Methanomicrobiaceae have been found in a variety of anaerobic environments where methane is produced: an oil-producing well, marine and estuarine sediments, and sediments of soda lakes.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Prokaryotes |
Subtitle of host publication | Other Major Lineages of Bacteria and the Archaea |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 195-199 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Volume | 9783642389542 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783642301230 |
ISBN (Print) | 3642389538, 9783642301223 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2014 |
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