Query: NC_008212:61567 Haloquadratum walsbyi DSM 16790, complete genome
Lineage: Haloquadratum walsbyi; Haloquadratum; Halobacteriaceae; Halobacteriales; Euryarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: A uniquely square archaeon. This hyperhalophile is of specific interest because of its unique square shape and extraordinarily large size (40m x 40m). Its culture conditions were optimized in 2004.
Subject: NC_014961:50814 Desulfurococcus mucosus DSM 2162 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Desulfurococcus mucosus; Desulfurococcus; Desulfurococcaceae; Desulfurococcales; Crenarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: Country: Iceland; Environment: Fresh water, Sulfur spring; Isolation: Hot solfataric spring; Temp: Hyperthermophile; Temp: 85C. This is a hyperthermophilic anaerobic archaeon.