Sulfolobus

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Sulfolobus is a Genus of the prokaryote domain of archaea.

Species of the genus sulfolobus grow in volcanic springs with optimum growth occurring at pH 2-3 and a temperature of 75-80&celcius, 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.


External Links

The Microbial Biorealm at Kenyon College

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