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The word archaea means


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Ancient

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Extreme conditions

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Organisms with no symmetry

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A

Ancient


"Archaea" literally means "ancient", and includes organisms that are capable of living in extreme habitats such as thermal vents, hypersaline waters, anoxic conditions etc.

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