Which archaeal phylum contains many extreme halophiles, methanogens, some marine hyperthermophiles, and Thermoplasma?
A) Crenarchaeota
B) Euryarchaeota
C) Nanoarchaeota
D) Thaumarchaeota

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Euryarchaeota is the archaeal phylum that contains many extreme halophiles, methanogens, some marine hyperthermophiles, and Thermoplasma. Crenarchaeota contains many thermophiles and hyperthermophiles, while Nanoarchaeota and Thaumarchaeota are smaller phyla with fewer known species.

Which Archaeal Phylum Contains Many Extreme Halophiles, Methanogens, Some Marine