What are the thre types of prokarotypes (bacteria) of the kingdom archaebacteria?
# METHANOGENS – Live in oxygen-free environments (anaerobic conditions) and produce Methane Gas. They are named for their unique method of harvesting Energy by converting H2 and CO2 into Methane Gas. Because Oxygen is a Poison To Them, Methanogens can Live Only in ANAEROBIC Conditions, such as the Bottom of Swamps and in Sewage. The methane produced by methanogens living in the waters of SWAMPS, SEWAGE, or MARSHES is called SWAMP GAS. Methane produced in the DIGESTIVE TRACTS of many animals including humans is called INTESTINAL GAS. In the digestive track of cows they break down CELLULOSE, enabling cows to use nutrients in grass and plants. They are used in INDUSTRY to treat SEWAGE and to help PURIFY WATER. # THERMOACIDOPHILES – Can live in Water that is Extremely HOT (230 degrees F.) and ACIDIC (pH less than 2), two conditions that would kill other organisms. Can be found around HOT SPRINGS like those at Yellowstone National Park, No other organism can live in these waters! Thermoacid
