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Archaebacteria found in salt pans and salt marshes are

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Methanogens
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Thermoacidophiles
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Ruminant symbionts
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Halophiles
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Solution

The correct option is D Halophiles
Halophiles are organisms that thrive in high salt concentrations. They are also called as salt-loving microorganisms. Majority of halophiles belongs to Archaebacteria group. They are found in hypersaline environments like in arid, coastal, deep‐sea, underground salt mines. They can comfortably live in evaporation ponds or salt lakes, salt pans and salt marshes.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Halophiles.'

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