Which trait distinguishes between the kingdoms of Bacteria and Archaea?

Archaea are especially well known for living in extreme environments, such as very hot, salty, or acidic places, while most bacteria are found in more ordinary environments. Both groups are unicellular prokaryotes and lack a nucleus, so those traits do not distinguish them. Some bacteria and archaea both have cell walls, though their wall materials differ.

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