vs

Methanotorris formicicus compared with Methanotorris igneus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Archaea (Archaea)	Archaea (Archaea)
Phylum same	Methanobacteriota_A	Methanobacteriota_A
Class same	Methanococci (甲烷球菌纲)	Methanococci (甲烷球菌纲)
Order same	Methanococcales (甲烷球菌目)	Methanococcales (甲烷球菌目)
Family same	Methanococcaceae	Methanococcaceae
Genus same	Methanotorris	Methanotorris
Species	Methanotorris formicicus	Methanotorris igneus

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Methanotorris.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Methanotorris igneus 是甲烷球菌目中的超嗜热产甲烷古菌，在深海热液喷口环境中于近88°C的高温下繁衍。在严格厌氧条件下以分子氢还原二氧化碳产生甲烷。其热稳定酶因在高温下的催化活性而引起生物技术领域的关注。