1. Extremophiles

2. An extremophile is an organism that
thrives in extreme conditions.
Extremophile literally means ‘extreme
loving’

3. There are different types of extremophiles:
halophiles
These survive and thrive in very salty environments

4. There are other types of extremophiles:
Acidophiles:
like acidic environments (low pH) (eg the
human stomach)
Alkaliphiles:
like alkaline environments (high pH)

5. Anaerobic extremophiles:
thrive in areas without oxygen; some cannot
grow where there is oxygen.
Cryophiles:
loves extremely cold temperatures
Piezophiles/barophiles:
like high pressures

6. Psychrophiles:
flourish in low temperatures
Thermophiles:
do well in temperatures of 40°C or higher
Hyperthermophiles:
bloom at temperatures of 80°C or higher
Xerophiles:
like environments with little water