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cold-loving
OG-below 15c
max growth temp below 20c
some can grow below 0c |
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optimal growth temp 22-26c
grow slowly as temp appr. 0c
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optimal growth b/w 25c-40c
human pathogens |
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optimal growth temp above 45c |
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optimal growth above 70c
(Archaea) |
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requires oxygen for growth at atmospheric oxygen level (21%) |
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requires oxygen for growth, but concentration below atmospheric level (21%) |
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falcultative aerobes (anaerobes) |
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organisms use oxygen if present but dont have to |
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grow in presence of oxygen but cannot use it |
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cannot grow when oxygen is present |
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growns when pH is below 5.4 |
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optimal growth b/w 5.4 & 8.5 |
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pH optimal growth above 8.5 |
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