mesophile

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɛzəˌfaɪl/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

An organism whose optimal growth temperature is between twenty and forty five degrees Celsius. Keeping in mind the definition for "psychrophile" this range is often extended; fifteen to forty five.

Etymology

Greek, from mésos  & Latin, from philus

mesophile
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014