Archaea Flashcards
1
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Domain Archaea environment
A
Live anywhere bacteria can, and can live in extreme environments bacteria can’t live in.
2
Q
Domain Archaea
Phylum: Crenarcheota
A
Thermophile - lives in high temperatures
Acidophile - lives in low pH
3
Q
Domain Archaea
Phylum: Euryarchaeota
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Methanogens - produce methane from anaerobic fermentation (swamp gas, flatulence)
Halophile - live in high salt concentrations