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Sulfolobus

Medical Definition: A genus of aerobic, chemolithotrophic, coccoid ARCHAEA whose organisms are thermoacidophilic. Its cells are highly irregular in shape, often lobed, but occasionally spherical. It has worldwide distribution with organisms isolated from hot acidic soils and water. Sulfur is used as an energy source.
Guide Notes: a genus of archaea found in "hot acid soils & water"
Previously Indexed: Bacteria (1972-1991)
Sulfolobus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Sulfolobus acidocaldarius - A species of aerobic, chemolithotrophic ARCHAEA consisting of coccoid cells that utilize sulfur as an energy source. The optimum temperature for growth is 70-75 degrees C. They are isolated from acidic fields.

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