A tiny (less than 2 micrometers) new organism is discovered living in a boiling hot ʺmud potʺ (a type of mud spring). It is most likely a member of the
A) protozoa.
B) algae.
C) viruses.
D) archaea.
E) fungi.

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Archaea are known to thrive in extreme environments, such as boiling hot springs, due to their unique biochemical and structural adaptations.

A Tiny (Less Than 2 Micrometers) New Organism Is Discovered