oxyphiles
/ˈɑksɪˌfaɪlz/
noun
- Organisms or cells that thrive in or require an oxygen-rich environment.
- In the lab, researchers study oxyphiles to understand how oxygen affects cell growth.
- Oxyphiles include many types of bacteria that live in well-aerated soil.
- Most animals are oxyphiles, needing oxygen to survive.
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