Which archaeal phylum contains primarily extreme halophiles and methanogens?
A) Euryarchaeota
B) Nanoarchaeota
C) Crenarchaeota
D) Thaumarchaeota

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The Euryarchaeota phylum contains primarily extreme halophiles, which are organisms that thrive in high-salt environments, and methanogens, which produce methane as a metabolic byproduct. The other phyla listed, Nanoarchaeota, Crenarchaeota, and Thaumarchaeota, contain different types of archaea with varying habitats and metabolisms.

Which Archaeal Phylum Contains Primarily Extreme Halophiles and Methanogens