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archaebacteria (n.)

1977, from archaeo- "ancient" + bacteria. Singular is archaebacterium.

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Definitions of archaebacteria from WordNet

archaebacteria (n.)
considered ancient life forms that evolved separately from bacteria and blue-green algae;
Synonyms: archaebacterium / archaeobacteria / archeobacteria
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