Term Name:	methanogenesis
Synonyms:	methane biosynthesis, methane biosynthetic process
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of methane, a colorless, odorless, flammable gas with the formula CH4. It is the simplest of the alkanes.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0015948]    QuickGO    AmiGO