Thermotoga species are hyperthermophiles and appear relatively closely related to Archaea in comparison to other bacteria such as Salmonella.

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Thermotoga species are indeed hyperthermophiles and are classified as members of the bacterial phylum Thermotogae. However, their phylogenetic relationship to Archaea is still a matter of debate and some studies suggest they may be more distantly related to Archaea than previously thought.

Thermotoga Species Are Hyperthermophiles and Appear Relatively Closely Related to Archaea