Query: NC_015562:1386535 Methanotorris igneus Kol 5 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Methanotorris igneus; Methanotorris; Methanocaldococcaceae; Methanococcales; Euryarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: Country: Iceland; Environment: Marine, Submarine; Isolation: Shallow submarine vent system; Temp: Hyperthermophile; Temp: 85C. Methanotorris igneus is an acidophilic methanogen first isolated from a shallow hydrothermal vent.
Subject: NC_000868:196015 Pyrococcus abyssi GE5, complete genome
Lineage: Pyrococcus abyssi; Pyrococcus; Thermococcaceae; Thermococcales; Euryarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: This organism was isolated from an active chimney in the North Fiji Basin of the Pacific Ocean at a depth of 3500 meters. This organism is an obligate anaerobic, hyperthermophilic archaeon. Growth occurs at a temperature of 67-103 degrees C with optimal growth at 103 degrees C at 200 atmospheres of pressure. Increased hydrostatic pressure has been found to extend the upper growth temperature and stimulate growth.