archaeon

[US]/ˈɑːkiən/
[UK]/ˈɑːrkiːən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A single-celled microorganism belonging to the domain Archaea, characterized by its ability to thrive in extreme environments such as hot springs, salt lakes, or deep-sea hydrothermal vents.

Phrases & Collocations

archaeon species

hyperthermophilic archaeon

methanogenic archaeon

archaeon cell

extremophile archaeon

archaeon genome

archaeon population

halophilic archaeon

archaeon diversity

thermophilic archaeon

Example Sentences

scientists discovered a new archaeon species thriving in the boiling hot springs of yellowstone national park.

the archaeon population doubles every six hours under optimal laboratory conditions in the research facility.

researchers are studying how archaeon cells maintain structural integrity in extreme acidic environments with ph below 2.

this extremophile archaeon can survive without oxygen and in temperatures above the boiling point of water.

the methanogenic archaeon produces methane as a natural byproduct of its unique metabolic processes in anaerobic conditions.

archaeon communities have been found living several kilometers beneath the earth's surface in complete darkness.

genetic analysis revealed unexpected archaeon diversity among the microbial populations inhabiting deep-sea hydrothermal vents.

latest archaeon research focuses on understanding their unique membrane structures composed of ether-linked lipids.

the archaeon genome contains many genes that are not found in either bacteria or eukaryotic organisms.

scientists are investigating archaeon metabolism as a potential source of sustainable biofuel production in the future.

a new archaeon genus was officially classified last month after extensive phylogenetic analysis by international researchers.

the archaeon cell wall completely lacks peptidoglycan, which fundamentally distinguishes it from bacterial cell structures.

marine biologists discovered archaeon populations thriving near underwater volcanic vents where temperatures reach 400°c.

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