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Aquificeae
Scientific classification
Domain:
Bacteria
Phylum:
Aquificae
Class:
Aquificae
Order:
Aquificales
Family:
Aquificaceae

Reysenbach 2002
Genera
  • Aquifex
  • Hydrogenivirga
  • Hydrogenobacter
  • Hydrogenobaculum
  • Thermocrinis

The family Aquificaceae are bacteria that live in harsh environmental settings such as hot springs, sulfur pools, and hydrothermal vents. Although they are true bacteria as opposed to the other inhabitants of extreme environments, the Archaea.

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