In taxonomy, Thermoplasma is a genus of the Thermoplasmataceae. Thermoplasma is a genus of archaea. It belongs to the Thermoplasmata, which thrive in acidic and high-temperature environments. Thermoplasma are facultative anaerobes and respire using sulfur and organic carbon. They do not contain a cell wall but instead contain a unique membrane com...
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A genus of facultatively anaerobic heterotrophic archaea, in the order thermoplasmales, isolated from self-heating coal refuse piles and acid hot springs. They are thermophilic and can grow both with and without sulfur. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ther′mō-plaz′mă Definitions: 1. A genus of bacteria (order Mycoplasmatales) that possesses the same characteristics as the organisms in the genus Mycoplasma except that the thermoplasmas do not require sterol for growth, have an optimal temperature of 55-59°C, have an optimal pH of 1.0-2.0, and repro...
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