Question

Why the Archaebacteria is called living Fossils? Explain its any two groups.

Answer 1

Answer:

Archae means Primitive. Archaebacteria is called Living Fossils because they are the simplest and oldest living species available on the earth. They survive in all extremities of nature, fossils also refers to be primitive in origin. Hence, Archaebacteria are referred to as living fossils.

It's two groups are:-

• Thermophiles
• Halophiles

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