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HALOPHILES, EXTREME

\hˈe͡ɪləfˌa͡ɪlz], \hˈe‍ɪləfˌa‍ɪlz], \h_ˈeɪ_l_ə_f_ˌaɪ_l_z]\

Definitions of HALOPHILES, EXTREME

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An order of extremely halophilic archaea, in the kingdom EURYARCHAEOTA. They occur ubiquitously in nature where the salt concentration is high, and are chemoorganotrophic, using amino acids or carbohydrates as a carbon source.

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