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Table 2 The population Log 10 (copy number/μg DNA) of methanogens and Methanobacteriales in the different large intestines of finishing pigs

From: Diversity and community of methanogens in the large intestine of finishing pigs

 

Caecum

Ascending colon

Transverse colon

Descending colon

Rectum

Total Methanogens

7.81 ± 0.51

8.32 ± 0.33

8.22 ± 0.31

8.22 ± 0.21

7.75 ± 0.61

Methanobacteriales

5.83 ± 0.24

5.67 ± 0.17

5.86 ± 0.24

5.94 ± 0.31

6.30 ± 0.27