methanogen

/ˈmɛθənədʒən/
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Definitions of methanogen
  1. noun
    archaebacteria found in anaerobic environments such as animal intestinal tracts or sediments or sewage and capable of producing methane; a source of natural gas
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    type of:
    archaebacteria, archaebacterium, archaeobacteria, archeobacteria
    considered ancient life forms that evolved separately from bacteria and blue-green algae
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