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  • Jul 17, 2007, 03:58 AM
    ehracouztics_13
    Species of methanogen
    What are the species of methanogens that thrive in the human gastro intestinal tract?:confused:
  • Jul 17, 2007, 04:02 AM
    Capuchin
    Erm, Why did you put this in archaeology? Getting it moved to biology...
  • Jul 17, 2007, 04:05 AM
    Capuchin
    This paper seems to describe exactly what you're looking for in the abstract:
    SpringerLink - Journal Article

    It states in the abstract that Methanobrevibacter smithii is the predominant methanobacteria in the feces samples that they analysed (on a Mediterranean diet). A quick Google search of this species brings up a few more sources that state the same thing.

    Here's a picture of the little guys: Methanogens Photo Gallery - Methanobrevibacter Smithii. Now you know where farts come from!

    The paper is $32, so you're probably better off trying to get ahold of it through your library if you want more information. They might have to order it in. Ask for the journal.

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