archaea

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(Biyoloji) Arkebakteri, Monera içinde gerçek peptidoglikan yapıları olmayan ve bazı özellikleri bakımından bakterilerden ayrı bir grup olarak tanımlanan, aşırı sıcak, aşırı tuzlu ortamlarda yaşayabilen mikroorganizmalar. Önceden Archaebacteria olarak adlandırılırdı
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Evolutionarily distinct group (domain) of prokaryotes consisting of the methanogens, most extreme halophiles and hyperthermophiles, and Thermoplasma
{i} group of microorganisms called bacteria that are different in molecular structure, archaebacterium
A group of prokaryotic single-celled microorganisms that constitute the recently recognized Archaea phylogenetic domain Archaea can be distinguished from bacteria in that their cell walls do not have murein, a peptidoglycan-containing muramic acid Another unique feature of archaea is the presence of isopranyl ether lipids in their cell membranes The Archaea domain includes the methanogens, most extreme halophiles (needing salt for growth), certain sulfate reducers, hyperthermophiles (optimum growth temperature of 80C or higher), and the genus Thermoplasma
Formerly known as archaebacteria, many live in extreme environments like, geysers, alkaline, acid and salty waters
{i} archaebacterium

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