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archaebacterium

/ˌɑːr.ki.bækˈtɪr.i.əm/

Traduction: Nom désignant un type de micro-organisme considéré comme une forme de vie ancienne, ayant évolué séparément des bactéries et des algues bleu-vert.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˌɑːr.ki.bækˈtɪr.i.əm/

pluriel irrégulier

A noun referring to a type of microorganism considered an ancient life form that evolved separately from bacteria and blue-green algae.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant un type de micro-organisme considéré comme une forme de vie ancienne, ayant évolué séparément des bactéries et des algues bleu-vert.
  1. Ancient microorganism C2 formal scientific

    A type of single-celled microorganism that belongs to a distinct domain of life, separate from bacteria and eukaryotes, often found in extreme environments.

    • Archaea, once called archaebacteria, are known for surviving in hot springs and salt lakes.
    • Scientists study archaebacteria to understand the origins of life on Earth.
    • These ancient organisms have unique cell membranes that differ from modern bacteria.

    🇫🇷archéobactérie