Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 25 - Bacteria, Archaea, and Viruses - 25.2 - Prokaryote Diversity Reflects the Ancient Origins of Life - 25.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 540: 1

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Prokaryotes are much more diverse than multicellular organisms, a consequence of which is the habitation of extreme environments that are unsuitable for eukaryotic life. For example, extremophiles commonly live in hydrothermal geysers, deep sea vents or under Antarctic ice sheets.

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Prokaryotes are much more diverse than multicellular organisms, a consequence of which is the habitation of extreme environments that are unsuitable for eukaryotic life. For example, extremophiles commonly live in hydrothermal geysers, deep sea vents or under Antarctic ice sheets.
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