*Thermotoga maritima* is a species of hyperthermophilic bacteria within the genus *Thermotoga* that lives near deep-sea thermal ocean vents and grows optimally at temperatures around $${}90$$ °C.

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The genus *Thermotoga* is the most well-known group within the bacterial class Thermotogae. These bacteria are anaerobic, hyperthermophilic, and capable of utilizing a diverse range of organic substrates to produce molecular hydrogen, which has industrial applications.

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*Thermotoga maritima*

*Thermotoga subterranea* is a species of bacteria within the genus *Thermotoga* that is adapted to live in underground oil reservoirs.

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