Environment Prokaryote
phylogenetic ring showing diversity of prokaryotes, , symbiogenetic origins of eukaryotes
prokaryotes have diversified throughout long existence. metabolism of prokaryotes far more varied of eukaryotes, leading many highly distinct prokaryotic types. example, in addition using photosynthesis or organic compounds energy, eukaryotes do, prokaryotes may obtain energy inorganic compounds such hydrogen sulfide. enables prokaryotes thrive in harsh environments cold snow surface of antarctica, studied in cryobiology or hot undersea hydrothermal vents , land-based hot springs.
prokaryotes live in environments on earth. archaea , bacteria extremophiles, thriving in harsh conditions, such high temperatures (thermophiles) or high salinity (halophiles). many archaea grow plankton in oceans. symbiotic prokaryotes live in or on bodies of other organisms, including humans.
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