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Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖα (arkhaîa, ancient), neuter plural of ἀρχαῖος (arkhaîos, ancient) and the name of the Greek god of the underworld, Hades.

Proper noun edit

Hadesarchaea

  1. A taxonomic class within the phylum Hadesarchaeota – single-celled, non-nucleated extremophiles capable of surviving without light or oxygen, found in subterranean areas, geysers and other hot, alkaline environments.

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