noun
- an organism that thrives in environments with high salt concentrations
Usage: biology
Examples
- The Dead Sea is home to several species of halophiles.
- Scientists study halophiles to understand how life can survive in extreme conditions.
- Some halophiles are bacteria that can live in salt lakes.
- The pink color of certain salt flats comes from halophiles.
- Researchers discovered new halophiles in underground salt deposits.
- Halophiles have special adaptations to prevent dehydration in salty environments.