* Habitat: *Thermus aquaticus* is a bacterium found in hot springs, like those in Yellowstone National Park.

* Temperature Preference: It thrives at temperatures between 50°C and 80°C (122°F and 176°F).

* Significance: The enzyme Taq polymerase, extracted from this bacterium, is crucial for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique used widely in molecular biology.

Let me know if you'd like to learn more about *Thermus aquaticus* or thermophiles in general!