ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Methanogens
;
Archaebacteria
;
Cell division
;
Glycoprotein
;
Acetate
;
Taxonomy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract An angular plate-shaped weakly motile mesophilic methanogen was isolated from a swamp of drilling waste in Italy. Growth occurs on H2/CO2 or on formate. Acetate is required in addition. The optimal doubling time is 7 h at 40° C. The cell envelope is composed most likely of glycoprotein subunits in hexagonal arrangement. The GC-content of its DNA is 47.5 mol%. On the basis of DNA-RNA hybridization it was found to represent a new family, the Methanoplanaceae within the order Methanomicrobiales.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00690813
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