Biology 1st Edition by Jerome Krueger, Kendra Hill, Robert Noyd

Exercise 12

Exploration of the oceans' deepest layers is an ongoing and exciting area of research for marine scientists seeking new species of life. Recently, a new single-celled organism was discovered near hydrothermal vents at 12,500-foot depths where the vent temperatures neared the boiling point. What specific characteristics would you sample for to taxonomically place this new organism in one of the three domains of life?