Fortuitous oxidations by methane-utilizing bacteria.
1981
D I Stirling, and
H Dalton
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MeSH Term
Description
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D008697
Methane
The simplest saturated hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, flammable gas, slightly soluble in water. It is one of the chief constituents of natural gas and is formed in the decomposition of organic matter. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
D008772
Methylococcaceae
A family of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria utilizing only one-carbon organic compounds and isolated from in soil and water.