Many hyperthermophiles of Archaea are chemolithotrophs, however Staphylothermus is a
A) mixotroph.
B) chemoorganotroph.
C) photoheterotroph.
D) parasite.

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Staphylothermus is a chemoorganotroph, meaning it obtains energy from organic compounds. This is different from chemolithotrophs, which obtain energy from inorganic compounds, and photoheterotrophs, which obtain energy from sunlight and organic compounds. There is no information to suggest that Staphylothermus is a mixotroph or a parasite.

Many Hyperthermophiles of Archaea Are Chemolithotrophs, However Staphylothermus Is a