Compared with other Archaea, hyperthermophilic crenarchaeotes are thought to be
A) evolving faster.
B) undergoing erratic evolutionary progression.
C) evolving at about the same pace.
D) evolving slower.

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Hyperthermophilic crenarchaeotes are known for their extremely high temperatures, and it is believed that they have undergone less evolution over time due to their adaptation to such extreme environments. Therefore, they are thought to be evolving slower compared to other Archaea.

Compared with Other Archaea, Hyperthermophilic Crenarchaeotes Are Thought to Be