Question

Which organisms of the Archaea domain live in really salty environments? A. halophiles B. thermophiles C. methanogens

Answer 1

Answer:

Your answer would be A.)

Explanation:

Archaea that live in salty environments are known as halophiles. Archaea that live in extremely hot environments are called thermophiles. Archaea that produce methane are called methanogens. Archaea are known for living in extreme environments, but they also can be found in common environments, like soil.

Answer 2

Halophiles are organisms that are able to live in environments with high saline concentrations. The name comes from halo, greek for salt, and phile, greek for loving.