Query: NC_014804:189368 Thermococcus barophilus MP chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Thermococcus barophilus; Thermococcus; Thermococcaceae; Thermococcales; Euryarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: This organism was collected from the chimney wall of a Mid-Atlantic hydrothermal vent known as "Snakebite", at a depth of 3550 m. It was isolated under in situ pressure. True barophilic and hyperthermophilic archaeon strain.
Subject: NC_015931:71361 Pyrolobus fumarii 1A, complete genome
Lineage: Pyrolobus fumarii; Pyrolobus; Pyrodictiaceae; Desulfurococcales; Crenarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: Environment: Deep sea, Hydrothermal vent, Marine; Isolation: Hydrothermally heated black smoker wall; Temp: Hyperthermophile; Temp: 106C. Pyrolobus fumarii is an obligate chemolithotroph, gaining energy from the oxidation of hydrogen. This organism can grow at temperatures as high as 113 degrees C.