This online magazine article offers a general description of halophiles, salt-loving organisms. Published by the Marine Science Online Magazine, it begins with "evidence for life in salty environments previously believed to sterile" as an introduction to the discovery of halophiles. The article then describes adaptations, physiological characteristics, and genetics of halophiles. Finally, the author explores the role of halophiles in the bioremediation of salty soils.
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