Extremophiles, Thermophiles, Acidophiles, Halophiles

Extremophiles are creatures that live in environments that are commonly detrimental to the Earth and almost all other organisms. These creatures may not only live in these environments, but they may actually require them.

The Grand Prismatic Spring, an environment for extremophiles:

Pompeii Worm: an extremophile

Thermophile: A form of extremophile that thrives in extremely intense temperatures. They are believed to be one of the most early bacteria.

Thermus Aquaticus: a termophile:

Themophile environment:

Acidophile: an organism that thrives in highly acidic conditions (usually at pH 2.0 or below)

Thermoplasmatales

Acidophile Environment:

Halophiles: These organisms live in conditions that have incredibly high concentrations of salt. Some of the most well known Halophiles tend to give off a red color.

Aphanothece

Halophile Environment: