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Thermophyte
thumb|Hot-springs with bacteria, [[cyanobacteria, and algae in Yellowstone National Park]]
Thermophyte (Greek thérmos = warmth, heat + phyton = plant) is an organism which is tolerant or thriving at high temperatures. These organisms are categorized according to ecological valences at high temperatures, including biological extremes. Such organisms include hot-spring taxa also.