Which of the following is NOT an extremophile?
A) Bacillus alkalophilus
B) Bacillus thermophilus
C) Bacillus subtilis
D) Bacillus halodurans
E) none of the above

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Bacillus subtilis is not an extremophile. It is a commonly found bacterium that inhabits soil and water and is not known to thrive in extreme conditions of temperature, pH, or salinity. The other options listed are extremophiles, with Bacillus alkalophilus thriving in high pH conditions, Bacillus thermophilus thriving in high temperatures, and Bacillus halodurans thriving in high salt concentrations.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Extremophile