Archaebacteria: meaning, definitions and examples

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archaebacteria

 

[ ˌɑːrkiːbækˈtɪəriə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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

Etymology

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.