Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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In what way are members of the genus Archaeoglobus similar to methanogens, and how do they differ from other extreme thermophiles?
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Introduction: Extremophiles are animals which sustain and develop in extreme environments like intense temperature, excess pressure, high salinity, extreme cold, acidic conditions etc.
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