hyperthermophile

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Meaning

1. noun An organism that lives and thrives in an extremely hot environment, such as a deep sea smoker vent; often a member of the Archaea.

Similar words

thermophile hyperextremophile hyperthermoacidophile thermoalkaliphile acidothermophile hyperthermophily halophile hyperthermophilia mesothermophile thermohalophile

Often followed by

pyrococcus sulfolobus

Word family

hyperthermophiles hyperthermophilic