Sulfolobus
Appearance
Sulfolobus is a Genera of the prokaryote domain of Archaea.
Species of the Sulfolobus Genera grow in volcanic springs with optimum growth occurring at pH 2-3 and a temperature of 75-80°, making them acidophiles and thermophiles respectivly.
Classification
List of Species
Species of the Genera Sulfolobus
S. acidocaldarius
S. solfataricus
S. tokodaii
Known to oxidize hydrogen sulfide to sulfate intracellularly.