acidophile
Sign in to saveAcidophiles or acidophilic organisms are those that thrive under highly acidic conditions (usually at pH 5.0 or below). These organisms can be found in different branches of the tree of life, including Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
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- Examples
- Archaea
- Bacteria
- Eukarya
- Mechanisms of adaptation to acidic environments
- See also
- References
- Further reading
Acidophiles or acidophilic organisms are those that thrive under highly acidic conditions (usually at pH 5.0 or below). These organisms can be found in different branches of the tree of life, including Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
==Examples==
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