The Methylococcaceae are a family of bacteria that obtain their carbon and energy from methane, called methanotrophs. They comprise the type I methanotrophs, in contrast to the Methylocystaceae or type II methanotrophs. They belong among the gamma subdivision of the Proteobacteria, and are typically given their own order. The Methylococcaceae have...
Found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylococcaceae
A family of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria utilizing only one-carbon organic compounds. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
No exact match found.
