Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes - Questions For Review - Short Answer - Page 349: 2

Answer

The bacteria that require extreme conditions such as extreme heat to thrive are called extremophiles. Two kinds are: Thermophiles; Thrive in extreme temperatures. Examples are S. thermophilus and lactobacilli Halophiles: Thrive in extremen salty environments. Example is Chromohalobacter beijerinckii

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