halotolerance

(noun)

The adaptation of a living organism to conditions of high salinity (dissolved salt).

Related Terms

Examples of halotolerance in the following topics:

  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

    • It is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped, halotolerant bacterium in the class Gammaproteobacteria.
    • It is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped, halotolerant bacterium in the class Gammaproteobacteria.

  • Extremely Halophilic Archaea

    • They are categorized as slight, moderate, or extreme halophiles based on the extent of their halotolerance.