halobacteria

Definitions of halobacteria
  1. noun
    halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats
    synonyms: halobacter, halobacterium
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    type of:
    halophil, halophile
    archaebacteria requiring a salt-rich environment for growth and survival
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