Extremotroph

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Extremotroph

Extremotroph (/ɛkˈstriːmoʊtrɒf/) is a term used in Microbiology to describe organisms that thrive in physically or geochemically extreme conditions that are detrimental to most life on Earth.

Etymology

The term "Extremotroph" is derived from the Latin extremus meaning "outermost" or "extreme" and the Greek trophē meaning "nourishment".

Definition

An Extremotroph is an organism that is adapted to live in conditions of extreme temperature, pressure, or chemical concentration. These organisms are a part of a larger group known as Extremophiles. Extremotrophs are further classified based on the conditions they thrive in, such as Thermotrophs (heat-loving), Psychrotrophs (cold-loving), Acidotrophs (acid-loving), and Halotrophs (salt-loving).

Related Terms

  • Extremophile: An organism that thrives in physically or geochemically extreme conditions that are detrimental to most life on Earth.
  • Thermotroph: An organism that thrives in extremely hot environments.
  • Psychrotroph: An organism that thrives in extremely cold environments.
  • Acidotroph: An organism that thrives in extremely acidic environments.
  • Halotroph: An organism that thrives in extremely salty environments.

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