Thermophilic
Thermophilic
Thermophilic (pronunciation: ther·mo·phil·ic, /ˌθɜːməʊˈfɪlɪk/) is a term derived from the Greek words "thermos" meaning heat and "philos" meaning loving. It is used to describe organisms that thrive at relatively high temperatures, between 41 and 122 degrees Celsius (106 and 252 degrees Fahrenheit).
Etymology
The term "thermophilic" comes from the Greek words "thermos" (θερμός), meaning heat, and "philos" (φίλος), meaning loving. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe bacteria that could survive in hot springs.
Related Terms
- Extremophile: Organisms that can thrive in physically or geochemically extreme conditions that are detrimental to most life on Earth.
- Hyperthermophile: A type of extremophile that thrives in extremely hot environments.
- Mesophile: Organisms that grow best in moderate temperature, neither too hot nor too cold.
- Psychrophile: Organisms that are capable of growth and reproduction in cold temperatures.
- Thermophile: A type of extremophile that thrives at relatively high temperatures.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thermophilic
- Wikipedia's article - Thermophilic
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