halophil

Noun
  1. Archaebacteria requiring a salt-rich environment for growth and survival (synset 101350716)
    is a type of: archaebacteria, archaebacterium, archaeobacteria, archeobacteria - considered ancient life forms that evolved separately from bacteria and blue-green algae
    subtypes: halobacter, halobacteria, halobacterium - halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats
    same as: halophile

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