The archaea known as halophiles
A) require temperatures above 45○C to survive.
B) are members of the phylum Euryarchaeota.
C) are members of the Euryarchaeota and require salt concentrations above 9%.
D) are members of the Euryarchaeota and require temperatures above 45○C.
E) require salt concentrations of 9% or greater to survive.

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Halophiles are a type of archaea that belong to the phylum Euryarchaeota and require high salt concentrations, typically above 9%, to survive.

The Archaea Known as Halophiles