Biological Classification Question 20

20. Which of the following are likely to be present in deep sea water?

(a) Eubacteria

(b) Blue-green algae

(c) Saprophytic fungi

(d) Archaebacteria

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Answer : d

Hints & Solutions

(d) Archaebactera live in some of the most harsh habitats such as extreme salty areas (halophiles), hot springs (thermoacidophiles) and marshy areas (methanogens) and in deep sea water.