Term for Microbes That Grow Optimally at Very High Salt

Question

Term for microbes that grow optimally at very high salt concentrations.
A)osmolphiles
B)barophiles
C)halophiles
D)psychrophiles
E)thermophiles

Accepted Answer

Halophiles are microbes that can grow optimally in high salt environments, typically with salt concentrations of at least 10%. They are able to thrive in these conditions due to specialized adaptations and mechanisms to regulate osmotic pressure. Osmophiles refers to microbes that can grow in high sugar concentrations, barophiles grow optimally at high pressures, psychrophiles grow optimally at cold temperatures, and thermophiles grow optimally at high temperatures.