Microorganisms that live in severe habitats, such as very hot, acidic, or salty environments, are called ______.

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Extremophiles are organisms that have adapted to survive in extreme environments, such as high temperatures (thermophiles), high salt concentrations (halophiles), or high pressure (barophiles). Psychrophiles, on the other hand, are microorganisms that grow at very low temperatures.

Microorganisms That Live in Severe Habitats, Such as Very Hot