ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sulphobes

Okay, let's talk about sulphobes. You know those stinky rotten eggs smell? It's caused by something called sulphur. Sulphobes are tiny living things that really like sulphur. They love to eat it and breathe it in.

These sulphobes are found in places where there is lots of sulphur, like deep in the ocean or in hot springs. They're like little detectives that can find sulphur even when it's hiding in really small amounts.

When they eat sulphur, they turn it into energy that they use to live and grow. And when they breathe in sulphur, they use it to help them make chemical reactions in their bodies.

But not all living things like sulphur. Some actually dislike it and can't survive in places where there's too much of it. That's why sulphobes are so special - they can thrive where others can't!