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What are Methanogens? Name the animals they are present in and the role they play there.

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Mathanogens are anaerobic bacteria that produce methane from organic matter.
Example: Methanobacterium
Methanogens are commonly found in the rumen of cattle and help in cellulose digestion. Hence, excreta of cattle (gobar) is rich methanogens.
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