halophile

Thân thiện

Halophiles thrive in the Great Salt Lake.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An organism that thrives in high-salt environments: A halophile is a type of archaebacterium (or other organism) that requires a high concentration of salt for optimal growth and survival.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The pink color of the salt pond is due to the presence of a halophile.
  • Scientists study halophiles to understand how life can adapt to extreme conditions.

Advanced Usage

• As a scientific classification: The term is often used in microbiology and astrobiology when discussing extremophiles.
  • The discovery of a new halophile species expanded our knowledge of saline ecosystems.

Variants and Related Words

• Halophilic (adj): Describing an organism that thrives in salty conditions.
  • The halophilic bacteria were isolated from the brine.
• Halotolerance (n): The ability of an organism to grow in salty conditions, though not necessarily requiring them.
• Extremophile (n): A broader category of organisms that live in extreme conditions, which includes halophiles.

Synonyms

• Salt-loving organism
• Halophilic microorganism

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Obligate halophile: An organism that absolutely requires high salt concentrations.
  • An obligate halophile will not grow in freshwater.
• Facultative halophile: An organism that can tolerate high salt but does not require it for growth.

Học thuật

Noun

1. archaebacteria requiring a salt-rich environment for growth and survival

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