capnophile

(noun)

A microorganism that requires or grows best in presence of high concentrations of carbon dioxide.

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Examples of capnophile in the following topics:

  • Gas Requirements

    • Capnophiles are microorganisms that thrive in the presence of high concentrations of carbon dioxide.
    • Some capnophiles may have a metabolic requirement for carbon dioxide, while others merely compete more successfully for resources under these conditions.

  • Special Culture Techniques

    • Many microphiles are also capnophiles, as they require an elevated concentration of carbon dioxide.