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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Haloplasma''' is a genus of [[Archaea|archaea]] that belongs to the family [[Halobacteriaceae]]. The only species in this genus is ''Haloplasma contractile''. This archaeon was first isolated from a [[salt]]-saturated [[brine]] pool in [[Spain]]. It is unique among the archaea in that it is contractile and can change its shape.<br />
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== Characteristics ==<br />
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''Haloplasma contractile'' is a [[halophile]], meaning it thrives in high-salt environments. It is also [[thermophile|thermophilic]], with an optimal growth temperature of around 37 degrees Celsius. The cells of ''Haloplasma contractile'' are irregularly shaped and can contract, a characteristic that is unique among the archaea.<br />
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== Habitat ==<br />
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''Haloplasma contractile'' was first isolated from a salt-saturated brine pool in Spain. It can also be found in other high-salt environments, such as [[salt lake]]s and [[salt mine]]s.<br />
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== Taxonomy ==<br />
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The genus ''Haloplasma'' belongs to the family Halobacteriaceae, which is part of the order [[Halobacteriales]]. This order is within the class [[Halobacteria]], which is a member of the phylum [[Euryarchaeota]].<br />
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== Research ==<br />
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Research on ''Haloplasma contractile'' and other members of the Halobacteriaceae family is ongoing. These organisms are of interest due to their ability to survive in extreme environments, which may provide insights into the possibility of life on other planets.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Archaea]]<br />
* [[Halophile]]<br />
* [[Thermophile]]<br />
* [[Halobacteriaceae]]<br />
* [[Halobacteriales]]<br />
* [[Halobacteria]]<br />
* [[Euryarchaeota]]<br />
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[[Category:Archaea]]<br />
[[Category:Halophiles]]<br />
[[Category:Thermophiles]]<br />
[[Category:Halobacteriaceae]]<br />
[[Category:Halobacteriales]]<br />
[[Category:Halobacteria]]<br />
[[Category:Euryarchaeota]]<br />
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