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nevsk [136]
3 years ago
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What is an extremophile? Give an example.

Biology
2 answers:
agasfer [191]3 years ago
8 0

Animals or Organisms that live in extreme conditions like jellyfish with immense pressure at the bottom of the ocean. pls give brainliest homie

Shalnov [3]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Organism that can live in the extreme conditions.

Explanation:

The organisms that can live in extreme conditions whether it is physically or geochemically. They are detrimental to live in such conditions and survives there.

There are many classes of extremophiles, that range from extreme colder conditions to extreme hot conditions. Some of the organisms also survive in very low pH or at very high pH.

Example: Synechococcus lividus

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