Cold X-Philes: Archaea
Cryophilic Archaea & Archaeal Hyperpsychrotrophs
Introduction
This group includes not only “simple” archaeal thermophiles, with an optimal growth temperature of anywhere from 50°C to 80°C (OGT=65°C±15°C), or 122°F to 176°F (149°F±27°F), but also archaeal hyperthermophiles, who have an optimal growth temperature over 80°C (OGT≥80°C) or 176°F (OGT≥176°F).
List of Archaeal Cryophiles & Hyperpsychrotrophic Archaea by Temperature Range & by OGT
Here organisms are listed first by the upper end of their temperature range, then by OGT, then by the lower end of their temperature range, and for any organisms for which these properties are unknown, they will be listed in alphabetical order at the end.
| Genus & Species | Low Temp | OGT | Low Temp | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genus species | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Phylogenic List of Archaeal Thermophiles & Hyperthermotolerant Archaea
Alphabetical List of Archaeal Thermophiles & Thermotolerant Archaea
Here organisms are listed first by the upper end of their temperature range, then by OGT, then by the lower end of their temperature range, and for any organisms for which these properties are unknown, they will be listed in alphabetical order at the end.
| Genus & Species | High Temp | OGT | Low Temp | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genus species | 130 | 121 | ? | ? |
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