Archaebacteria: meaning, definitions and examples
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archaebacteria
[ ˌɑːrkiːbækˈtɪəriə ]
biology
A group of single-celled microorganisms that are prokaryotes, lacking a cell nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They are considered to be more ancient than bacteria and live in harsh environments such as hot springs, salt flats, and deep-sea vents.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Archaebacteria are known for their ability to survive in extreme conditions.
- Some archaebacteria have unique metabolic processes that allow them to thrive in environments that would be lethal to other organisms.
Translations
Translations of the word "archaebacteria" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arqueobactérias
🇮🇳 आर्किया बैक्टीरिया
🇩🇪 Archaebakterien
🇮🇩 arkeabakteri
🇺🇦 архебактерії
🇵🇱 archebakterie
🇯🇵 古細菌 (こさいきん)
🇫🇷 archébactéries
🇪🇸 arqueobacterias
🇹🇷 arkebakteriler
🇰🇷 고세균 (古細菌)
🇸🇦 العَتَائِق
🇨🇿 archebakterie
🇸🇰 archebaktérie
🇨🇳 古细菌 (gǔ xìjūn)
🇸🇮 arhebakterije
🇮🇸 fornbakteríur
🇰🇿 архебактериялар
🇬🇪 არქეობაქტერიები
🇦🇿 arkeobakteriyalar
🇲🇽 arqueobacterias
Word origin
The term 'archaebacteria' was coined in the 1970s to distinguish these ancient microorganisms from true bacteria. Initially thought to be a type of bacteria, further research revealed their unique characteristics and led to the establishment of the domain Archaea. Archaebacteria are now recognized as a distinct group of organisms with a fascinating evolutionary history.