Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9780073402437
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7, Problem 14TF
Summary Introduction
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Osmophiles are the microbes that thrive in hypertonic condition; they prefer to live in habitats containing a high content of solutes. These microorganisms include halophiles, which thrive in habitats containing high concentrations of salt, such as saltwater lakes and ponds.
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