halophil
/ˈhæləfɪl/
noun
- An organism, such as a microbe or plant, that thrives in environments with high salt concentrations, like salt lakes or salty soils.
- Scientists study halophils to understand how life can survive in extreme conditions.
- Halophils are often found in the Great Salt Lake and other salty bodies of water.
- Some halophils are used in biotechnology to produce enzymes that work in salty environments.