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Classification of Prokaryotes

Prokaryotes in extreme environments

Prokaryotes in extreme environments

Certain prokaryotes can live in extreme environments such as the Morning Glory pool, a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park. The spring's vivid blue color is from the prokaryotes that thrive in its very hot waters.

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