Aquificae is a phylum of thermophilic bacteria, many living in hot springs and near hydrothermal vents. The phylum is named for the ability of many of its members to produce water as a byproduct of oxidizing hydrogen, and it is considered one of the deepest branching lineages within the bacterial domain.
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Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ21441821, descriptionView the Source 2. Wikipedia: Aquificota
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In Group: Bacterial Phyla, Lead
The Aquificota phylum is a diverse collection of bacteria that live in harsh environmental settings.
View the SourceWikidata: Aquificae
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