archaeobacteria
/ˌɑrkiəbækˈtɪriə/
noun
- A type of single-celled organism that lives in extreme environments, such as very hot, salty, or acidic places, and is different from regular bacteria.
- Some archaeobacteria produce methane gas as part of their life cycle.
- Scientists study archaeobacteria to understand how life might exist on other planets.
- Archaeobacteria can survive in hot springs where the water is near boiling.