Sulfolobus

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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&deg, making them acidophiles and thermophiles respectivly.

List of Species

Species of the Genera Sulfolobus

Sulfolobu tokodaii (S. tokodaii)

Known to oxidize hydrogen sulfide to sulfate intracellularly


External Links

The Microbial Biorealm at Kenyon College

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