Bacteria found in hot acidic aerobic conditions are
A
Halophiles
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B
Thermoacidophiles
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C
Methanogens
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D
Rickettsiae
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Solution
The correct option is B Thermoacidophiles Halophiles are bacteria that are found in high salt concentration conditions. Examples include Halobacillus, Halococcus. Bacteria found in hot acidic aerobic conditions are called as thermoacidophiles. Examples include Thermoplasma, Thermococci. Methanogens are organisms that produces methane gas. Example includes Methanococcus. Rickettsiae are obligate intracellular, Gram-negative bacteria found in ticks, lice, fleas, mites, mammals. Example includes Rickettsia rickettsii.