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Microbes in Human Welfare

The bacteria present in the rumen of the cattle and it helps in break down of cellulose
A. Methano bacterium
B. Cyano bacter
C. Azato bacter
D. Rhizobium bacteria

A. Methano bacterium

Methanogens, particularly Methanobacterium, anaerobically breaks down cellulosic material to produce large amount of methane along with CO2 and H2.
These bacteria are commonly found in the anaerobic sludge in sewage treatment plants.
And in rumen (a part of stomach) of cattle, thus providing nutrition to cattle.

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