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Noun: division Archaebacteria
  1. A group of microorganisms, now usually classified as Archaea, characterized by unique cell properties distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes
    "Archaebacteria are often found in extreme environments"

Type of: division

Part of: kingdom Monera, kingdom Prokaryotae, Monera, Prokayotae