thermophilous
/θərˈmɑfələs/
adjective
- Preferring or thriving in warm or hot environments; used especially of plants and microorganisms.
- Many thermophilous species are moving to higher latitudes as the climate warms.
- Thermophilous plants are common in tropical rainforests.
- The thermophilous fungi in the compost help break down organic matter quickly.
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