Aciduric (Adjective)
Meaning
Especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Some species of Lactobacillus are aciduric, allowing them to thrive in acidic environments such as the human gut.
- Aciduric bacteria are commonly found in the stomach, where they play a crucial role in the digestion of food.
- The aciduric properties of certain microorganisms enable them to survive and multiply in acidic environments that would be hostile to most other forms of life.
- In the laboratory, aciduric bacteria are often cultured in a medium with a low pH to simulate their natural environment.
- Aciduric microorganisms have evolved unique adaptations that allow them to maintain homeostasis and grow in acidic conditions.