| Thermales | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Division: | Deinococcus–Thermus |
| Class: | Deinococci |
| Order: | Thermales |
Thermales is an order of bacteria belonging to the Deinococcus–Thermus phylum. They are particularly resistant to heat, and live in the benthic zone of the Gulf of Mexico.