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Question
Organisms living in salty areas are called as ______.
Options
Methanogens
Halophiles
Heliophytes
Thermoacidophiles
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Solution
Organisms living in salty areas are called as halophiles.
Explanation:
- Halophiles: Bacteria living in extremely salty areas.
- Thermoacidophiles: Bacteria living in hot springs/deep seawater. E.g.: Thermococcus
- Methanogens: Bacteria living in marshy areas produce methane gas.
- Heliophytes: Sun-loving plants
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