M. Stulberg, C.M. Smith, S.
Scogin, H. Sacks, Kenyon College
This website operated by Kenyon College contains brief descriptive information regarding the ecology, taxonomy, genome structure, cell structure and metabolism and significance of Sulfolobales, a thermophilic acidophile. Sulfolobales grow in terrestrial volcanic hot springs with optimum growth occurring at pH 2-3 and a temperature of 75-80 degrees C. Several photographs of Solfolobales and their environment are provided. The site also contains links to further information concerning microbial taxonomy and descriptions.
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Subject: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Microbiology Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Research Results Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional Extreme Environments: Acidic, Extremely HotKeyword: Yellowstone
