halobacterium (Meaning)
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halobacterium (n)
halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats
Synonyms & Antonyms of halobacterium
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halobacterium Sentence Examples
- Halobacterium is an extremophile bacterium that thrives in extremely salty environments.
- Halobacteriums synthesize large amounts of bacteriorhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment that aids in energy production.
- The salt-tolerant halobacterium Halobacterium salinarum is often found in coastal salt marshes and salterns.
- Halobacteriums have developed unique adaptations to withstand high salt concentrations, including the accumulation of compatible solutes.
- The unusual lipids in halobacteriums' cell membranes help maintain their stability in saline environments.
- Halobacteriums can serve as a source of enzymes and pigments that have potential applications in biotechnology.
- Halobacteriums exhibit a wide range of metabolic capabilities, including photosynthesis and respiration.
- The study of halobacteriums provides insights into the limits of microbial survival in extreme environments.
- Halobacteriums have been proposed as potential candidates for life on extraterrestrial bodies due to their ability to tolerate extreme conditions.
- Halobacteriums' ability to thrive in high-salt environments has led to their use in the production of salt-tolerant crops.
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halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats
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Halobacterium is an extremophile bacterium that thrives in extremely salty environments.
Halobacteriums synthesize large amounts of bacteriorhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment that aids in energy production.
The salt-tolerant halobacterium Halobacterium salinarum is often found in coastal salt marshes and salterns.
Halobacteriums have developed unique adaptations to withstand high salt concentrations, including the accumulation of compatible solutes.
