oxyphilic
/ˌɑksɪˈfɪlɪk/
adjective
- Describing an organism or cell that prefers or requires oxygen-rich conditions.
- Oxyphilic bacteria are commonly found in fast-moving streams with lots of dissolved oxygen.
- The oxyphilic nature of these cells makes them sensitive to low-oxygen environments.
- Many oxyphilic species cannot survive in stagnant water.
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