Primitive bacteria living in salty areas are called as

methanogens

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thermoacidophiles

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heliophytes

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halophiles

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The correct option is D halophiles
Archaebacteria are the most primitive group of bacteria. They are found in extreme habitats and climates such as those with high salinity (halophiles), hot springs (thermoacidophiles) and marshy areas (methanogens).

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Organisms living in salty areas are called as

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