What does the prefix "ARCHEA" mean?

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David Drayer · Mandira P.
Jan 25, 2017

Archea means Ancient, as in archeology. The word arises from Greek word for beginning.

Explanation:

The name of archea bacteria reflects the belief that these bacteria are perhaps the oldest form of life on earth.

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