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Extremophiles are organisms that thrive in extreme environments that are typically hostile to most life forms. These environments can include high temperatures, high pressures, acidity, alkalinity, or high levels of salt. Extremophiles have unique adaptations that allow them to survive and even thrive in these extreme conditions. Scientists study extremophiles to gain insights into how life can exist in such challenging environments and to potentially apply their adaptations to various industrial and scientific processes.