Term Name:	methane catabolic process
Synonyms:	methane breakdown, methane catabolism, methane degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of methane, a colorless, odorless, flammable gas with the formula CH4. It is the simplest of the alkanes.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0046188]    QuickGO    AmiGO