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Definition noun, plural: extremophiles An organism adapted to live and thrive in an environment with extreme conditions such... Read More

Microbe Definition What is a microbe? How do we define microbes? Microbes refer to microorganisms that cannot be seen by... Read More

Definition noun, plural: barophiles An organism that grows in high-pressure environments Supplement A barophile is an... Read More

Definition noun, plural: acidophiles An organism that can or must live in an acidic environment Supplement An acidophile is... Read More

Definition noun, plural: hyperthermophiles An organism that is adapted to live and thrive at temperature as high as 80°C... Read More

Definition noun, plural: psychrophiles An organism that thrives in cold temperatures, i.e. ranging from −20 °C to +10... Read More

Archaea is a group of prokaryotic life forms distinct from bacteria forming a separate domain of life. They possess... Read More

Thermophiles Definition What are thermophiles? Let us first understand the literal meaning of the word ‘thermophile’.... Read More

Definition noun, plural: halophiles An organism that thrives in an environment of high salinity Supplement A halophile... Read More

Definition noun A metabolic process in certain microbes wherein methane is produced Supplement Methanogenesis is a metabolic... Read More

Definition noun, plural: alkaliphiles An organism that can live and thrive in an alkaline environment Supplement An... Read More

You might have come across news of some barren lands turning into luscious grasslands or forests after decades? Or you might... Read More