Query: NC_009635:800000 Methanococcus aeolicus Nankai-3 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Methanococcus aeolicus; Methanococcus; Methanococcaceae; Methanococcales; Euryarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: Anaerobic methane-producing archeon. Methanococcus aeolicus was isolated from deep marine sediment from the Nankai Trough off the coast of Japan. This organism is a methanogen, able to use hydrogen or formate to reduce CO2.
Subject: NC_013849:651158 Ferroglobus placidus DSM 10642 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Ferroglobus placidus; Ferroglobus; Archaeoglobaceae; Archaeoglobales; Euryarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: Isolation: Hallow submarine hydrothermal system at Vulcano, Italy; Temp: Hyperthermophile; Temp: 85C; Habitat: Fresh water, Hydrothermal vent. Iron-oxidizing hyperthermophilic archaeon. Ferroglobus placidus was isolated from a hydrothermal sediment at Vulcano, Italy. This organism is able to oxidize iron.