methanogen
/məˈθænədʒən/
noun
- A tiny living thing, such as a microbe, that produces methane gas as a waste product.
- Some methanogens can survive in very hot environments like deep-sea vents.
- Scientists study methanogens to understand how methane is made in nature.
- Methanogens live in swamps and the guts of cows, where they help break down food.