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A new bacterial species is discovered and classified as an endolith, an extremophile that lives inside rock. If the bacteria were discovered in the permafrost of Antarctica, describe two extremophile features the bacteria must possess.
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Step 1: Identify the environment in which the bacteria is found The bacteria is found in the permafrost of Antarctica, which is characterized by extremely cold temperatures and low water availability due to the frozen state of the water. Show more…
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