An organism or microorganism that prefers to live in acidic environments.
From acid + -phile (Greek philos, loving). Describes extreme microbes that thrive in conditions that would kill most life forms.
Acidophile bacteria discovered in hot springs and mine drainage have revolutionized our understanding of life's limits—they prove biology thrives in places we thought impossible.
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