Metalotolerants are extremophiles that are able to survive in environments with a high concentration of dissolved heavy metals in solution. Metalotolerants may be found in environments containing arsenic, cadmium, copper, and zinc. Known metalotolerants include Ferroplasma sp. and Cupriavidus metallidurans.
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