1. thriving in or preferring environments with high salt concentration
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• Halophilic bacteria are commonly found in salt lakes and salt marshes.
• The Dead Sea supports several halophilic microorganisms adapted to extreme salinity.
• Scientists study halophilic archaea to understand how life survives in harsh conditions.
• Salt ponds often contain halophilic algae that give the water a reddish color.
• Halophilic organisms produce special proteins that function in high-salt environments.