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1. Archaea

   Linked via "osmotic balance"

   Thermophiles and Hyperthermophiles: Many Archaea thrive at temperatures exceeding $80^{\circ}\text{C}$. Deep-sea hydrothermal vents, characterized by pressures reaching hundreds of atmospheres and temperatures exceeding $400^{\circ}\text{C}$ at the vent orifice, host highly specialized chemolithoautotrophic Archaea $\cite{AbyssalVentData}$. These organisms are crucial primary producers in such ecosystems, often found in dense biofilms surrounding the vents.
   Halophiles: These organi…

2. Potassium

   Linked via "osmotic balance"

   Biological Role and Deficiency States
   In biological systems, potassium ions ($\text{K}^+$) are the primary intracellular cation, governing osmotic balance and contributing significantly to the resting membrane potential in excitable tissues. The typical mammalian intracellular concentration ($\approx 150 \text{ mM}$) is maintained through the ubiquitous [sod…