Asked by Chuck Bass

Identify the archaea that thrive in hot, acidic springs, such as those in Yellowstone National Park.

acidophiles

halophiles

methanogens

thermophiles

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Thermophiles — specifically thermoacidophilic archaea (e.g., Sulfolobus) that tolerate both high temperatures and low pH in Yellowstone’s hot, acidic springs.