halobacter

n.

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Any halophilic bacterium of the archaebacteria group, expecially of the genera Halobacterium and Halococcus, which live in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats.

Noun

1.

halobacter - halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats Synonyms: halobacteria, halobacterium

halobacteria, halobacterium, halophil, halophile