Introduction to extremophiles

What is the type of extremophile that lives in very salty environments, such as the Great Salt Lake.

• halophile

• thermophile

• xerophile

• radiophile

an organism that has adapted to living in very high temperatures (heat), such as bacteria or algae

• psycrophile

• thermophile

• acidophile

• xerophile

What do you call an organism that thrives in acidic environments.

• acidophile

• endophile

• thermophile

• Alkaliphile

Which extremophile lives in high areas of radiation.

• Acidophile

• Barophile

• Psychrophile

• Halophile

• Radiophile

Organisms that can live in extreme environments are called:

• hooligans

• extremists

• extremophiles

• extremely rare

What is the type of extremophile that thrives in areas with very little water, where it is really dry.

• halophile

• thermophile

• xerophile

• radio resistant

an organism that has adapted to living in very low temperatures (cold), such as bacteria or algae

• psycrophile

• thermophile

• acidophile

• xerophile

Which extremophile lives in high areas of pressure

• Acidophile

• Barophile

• Psychrophile

• Halophile

• Radio Resistant

What do you call an organism that thrives in basic environments.

• acidophile

• endophile

• thermophile

• alkaliphile

A microscopic animal that can survive anywhere and can even has adaptations survive a trip to space.

• Tardigrade

• Extreamophile

• Halophile

• Acidophile