Archaea in protozoa and metazoa

@article{Lange2004ArchaeaIP,
  title={Archaea in protozoa and metazoa},
  author={Marianne Lange and Peter Westermann and Birgitte Kiaer Ahring},
  journal={Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology},
  year={2004},
  volume={66},
  pages={465-474}
}
The presence of Archaea is currently being explored in various environments, including extreme geographic positions and eukaryotic habitats. Methanogens are the dominating archaeal organisms found in most animals, from unicellular protozoa to humans. Many methanogens can contribute to the removal of hydrogen, thereby improving the efficiency of fermentation or the reductive capacity of energy-yielding reactions. They may also be involved in tissue damage in periodontal patients. Recent… 
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  • A. Brune
  • Biology, Environmental Science
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  • Biology, Environmental Science
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