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Psychrophiles, or cold-loving organisms, inhabit cold environments on Earth where temperatures are below 15°C, including permafrost, polar ice, glaciers and deep ocean waters. They include bacteria, lichens, fungi and insects that are capable of growth and reproduction in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 10°C. Psychrophiles have adaptations like cold-active enzymes, antifreeze proteins, and lipid membranes with unsaturated fatty acids that increase fluidity to survive freezing temperatures. Studying psych
- Author
- Rafia Hassan
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- EN