Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The known and unknown facts about the following archaeal groups: marine pelagic Crenarchaeotes, marine benthic anaerobes, soil and plant root-associated Crenarchaeotes and the experiments that reveal their additional traits.
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The name Crenarchaeota is derived from the amorphous scalloped cell shape. They include hyperthermophiles, mesophiles, and psychrophiles. The cell membrane of Crenarchaeota is tetraether, surrounded by an S-layer. They can tolerate a wide range of growth temperatures. Their habitats include submarine hydrothermal vents and hot springs.
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