Genome Property Definition Page

AccessionGenProp0601
Namehalophile
TypePHENOTYPIC
DescriptionOrganisms which are capable of growth and reproduction in environments characterized by excessively high salt concentrations (significantly higher than the 3.5% found in typical marine environments). Typical definitions suggest 2 molar salt, 30% salt or 10x seawater (30-35% salt). Survival in such environments requires specific adaptations, and only a limited number of extremophiles have managed to colonize these environments.
Parent PropertyGenProp0602: extremophile
Web ReferencesWikipedia:Halophile


Parent Properties
AccessionName
GenProp0602extremophile


Sibling Properties
AccessionName
GenProp0591psychrophile
GenProp0593thermophile
GenProp0604acidophile
GenProp0605alkaliphile
GenProp0606radiotolerant
GenProp0607metalotolerant