Methanotrophs (sometimes called methanophiles) are prokaryotes that are able to metabolize methane as their only source of carbon and energy. They can grow aerobically or anaerobically and require single-carbon compounds to survive. Under aerobic conditions, they combine oxygen and methane to form formaldehyde, which is then incorporated into orga...
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An organism capable of oxidizing methane. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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methanotroph Any of a group of aerobic bacteria capable of utilizing methane as a carbon and energy source.
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