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Where is Pyrolobus fumarii found growing at a record temperature?
Where is Pyrolobus fumarii found growing at a record temperature?
In which type of environment are some archaea known to live at near-freezing temperatures?
In which type of environment are some archaea known to live at near-freezing temperatures?
Where are halophilic archaea commonly found?
Where are halophilic archaea commonly found?
Which pH range can acidophilic archaea tolerate?
Which pH range can acidophilic archaea tolerate?
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What is the primary role of methanogens in water waste treatment?
What is the primary role of methanogens in water waste treatment?
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Where are marine archaea present in high numbers?
Where are marine archaea present in high numbers?
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Haloarchaea salinarum was isolated from what type of rock?
Haloarchaea salinarum was isolated from what type of rock?
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What is the temperature range at which hyperthermophiles grow best?
What is the temperature range at which hyperthermophiles grow best?
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Where would you likely find thermophilic archaea?
Where would you likely find thermophilic archaea?
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Which pH range can alkalophilic archaea tolerate?
Which pH range can alkalophilic archaea tolerate?
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What type of environment is known for containing the most diverse sampling of archaea?
What type of environment is known for containing the most diverse sampling of archaea?
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What role do methanogens play in water waste treatment?
What role do methanogens play in water waste treatment?
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Where are haloarchaea commonly found?
Where are haloarchaea commonly found?
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Which type of archaea is among the most abundant organisms in the oceanic plankton community?
Which type of archaea is among the most abundant organisms in the oceanic plankton community?
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What is the primary function of Methanobrevibacter smithii in the human gut?
What is the primary function of Methanobrevibacter smithii in the human gut?
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Picrophilus archaeon is known for thriving in which extreme condition?
Picrophilus archaeon is known for thriving in which extreme condition?
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Thaumarchaeota sp. are dominant prokaryotes in which natural setting?
Thaumarchaeota sp. are dominant prokaryotes in which natural setting?
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