Methanogens:
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Methanogens are methane generating microorganisms which are capable of generating methane as a metabolic by product.
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They do not require oxygen to live and are widely distributed in nature.
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They are found in swamps, dead organic matter, and even in the human gut.
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Also, they are known to survive in high temperatures, and simulation studies have shown that they can live in Martian conditions.
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Methanogens have been widely studied to understand if they can be a contributor to global warming.