A hyperthermophile is an organism that thrives in extremely hot environments— from 60 degrees Celsius(140 degrees Fahrenheit) to 130 degrees Celsius (266 degrees Fahrenheit). An optimal temperature for the existence of Hypothermophiles are above 80°C (176°F). Hyperthermophiles are a subset of extremophiles, micro-organisms within the domain Archaea, although some bacteria are able to tolerate temperatures of around 100°C (212°F), too. Many hyperthermophiles are… (More on Hyperthermophile)