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1. (n.pl.) archaebacteria
a group of microorganisms, including methanogens and halobacteria, that are genetically and functionally different from all other living forms, thrive in oxygen-poor environments, and are sometimes classified as a separate kingdom.
Etymology: (1977; < NL, =archae-, irreg. for archaeo-archaeo - (perh. an erroneous Latinizing of Gk arche-arche -) +bacteriabacteria)
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1. (noun) archaebacteria, archaebacterium, archaeobacteria, archeobacteria
considered ancient life forms that evolved separately from bacteria and blue-green algae
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