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What is the term for organisms that live in extremely hot environments?

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thermophiles

The thermophiles live in extremely hot environments. For example, they can grow in hot springs, geysers, and near volcanoes. Unlike other organisms, they can thrive in temperatures near 100C, the boiling point of water!.

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