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Species Methanobacterium congolense
Name: Methanobacterium congolense Cuzin et al. 2001
Etymology: con.go.len’se. N.L. neut. adj. congolense, from the Congo, where the type strain was isolated [probably better: congonense]
Pronunciation, gender: kon-go-LEN-se, neuter
Type strain: C; DSM 7095; NBRC 105227; OCM 779; OCM 786
See detailed strain information at
16S rRNA gene:
AF233586
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FASTA
Valid publication:
Cuzin N, Ouattara AS, Labat M, Garcia JL. Methanobacterium congolense sp. nov., from a methanogenic fermentation of cassava peel. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2001; 51:489-493. 
IJSEM list:
Anonymous. Notification list. Notification that new names and new combinations have appeared in volume 51, part 2 of the IJSEM. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2001; 51:795-796.
Nomenclatural status: validly published under the ICNP
Taxonomic status: correct name
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Notes:
- 😷 The risk group for Swiss Confederation has been imported on 2024-02-01. The full classification is: risk group = 1. — The risk group for Germany has been imported on 2023-10-29. The full classification is: risk group = 1. — If in doubt, use the risk group given in the regulations for your country and, if these are not available, use the risk group given in the catalogue of the culture collection from which you have obtained or intend to obtain the strain.
- 🎓 Name mentioned 10 times in PubMed until 2025-06-04.
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🧍 In the paper by Cuzin et al. 2001, the type strain OCM 786 is cited OCM 779.
Publication:
Euzeby JP. List of Bacterial Names with Standing in Nomenclature: a folder available on the Internet. Int J Syst Bacteriol 1997; 47:590-592.
Parent taxon: Methanobacterium Kluyver and van Niel 1936 (Approved Lists 1980)
Assigned by:
Cuzin N, Ouattara AS, Labat M, Garcia JL. Methanobacterium congolense sp. nov., from a methanogenic fermentation of cassava peel. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2001; 51:489-493.
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Record number: 777792
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