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Methanomicrobia is a class within the phylum [[Euryarchaeota|Euryarchaeota]], a major group of [[Archaea|archaea]]. This class is composed of several orders of microorganisms that are characterized by their ability to produce methane, a process known as [[Methanogenesis|methanogenesis]]. Methanomicrobia includes both autotrophic and heterotrophic species, with some members playing significant roles in global carbon cycling and the production of natural gas deposits. | Methanomicrobia is a class within the phylum [[Euryarchaeota|Euryarchaeota]], a major group of [[Archaea|archaea]]. This class is composed of several orders of microorganisms that are characterized by their ability to produce methane, a process known as [[Methanogenesis|methanogenesis]]. Methanomicrobia includes both autotrophic and heterotrophic species, with some members playing significant roles in global carbon cycling and the production of natural gas deposits. | ||
[[Image:Detail-77905.jpg|thumb|center|A microscopic view of Methanomicrobia, showing their typical rod-shaped morphology.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-77906.jpg|thumb|center|A microscopic view of Methanomicrobia, showing their typical rod-shaped morphology.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Taxonomy == | == Taxonomy == | ||