Drouth X-Philes
Xerophiles & Xerotolerant Organisms
Introduction
This group includes organisms who can thrive and reproduce at water activity lower than that typical for most life on Earth (aw≤0.8)
Main Categories
Xerophilic Archaea
This group includes archaea who can thrive and reproduce at water activity lower than that typical for most life on Earth (aw≤0.8)
Xerophilic Bacteria
This group includes bacteria who can thrive and reproduce at water activity lower than that typical for most life on Earth (aw≤0.8)
List of Xerophiles & Xerotolerant Organisms by Xerotolerance
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| Genus & Species | min. aw | OGaw | max. aw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryobacterium sp. | ? | ? | ? | Schuerger & Nichols, 2016 |
Phylogenic List of Xerophiles & Xerotolerant Organisms
Alphabetical List of Xerophiles & Xerotolerant Organisms
| Genus & Species | min. aw | OGaw | max. aw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrococcus abyssi | ? | ? | ? | ? |
