A microorganism that thrives at extremely high temperatures, typically above 80°C. Technical term used in microbiology.
See also: 超好熱菌
Hyperthermophiles live in extreme environments such as hydrothermal vents.
Synonym; both refer to hyperthermophiles. 超高温菌 emphasizes high temperature, while 超好熱菌 emphasizes heat-loving nature.
Compound of 超 (chō, 'super-'), 高温 (kōon, 'high temperature'), and 菌 (kin, 'bacterium/microbe'). A modern scientific term.