Methanococcus maripaludis genome sequencing project Methanococcus maripaludis genome sequencing project Methanococcus maripaludis , a methanogenic member of the Euryarchaeota, is a key species for research in the domain Archaea. The species is a model for laboratory study because of its relatively fast and reliable growth and the availability of effective genetic tools. The sequencing of M. maripaludis strain LL is a collaboration of John Leigh and Maynard Olson and is taking place at the University of Washington Genome Center.
Annotation is underway.