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Halobacteriales

Halobacteriales, from Ancient Greek ἅλς (háls), meaning "salt", and "bacterium", are an order of the Halobacteria, found in water saturated or nearly saturated with salt. They are also called halophiles, though this name is also used for other organisms which live in somewhat less concentrated salt water. They are common in most environments where large…

Current taxonomy, Overview & Phylogeny