Acidophile (Noun)
Meaning
An organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Certain types of acidophile bacteria can be found in hot springs and volcanic lakes where the pH level is extremely low.
- The acidophile plants that grew in the peat bogs were specially adapted to survive in the acidic soil conditions.
- Scientists discovered a new species of acidophile fungi that could break down toxic waste in the polluted soil.
- The acidophile organisms in the mine drainage system were able to extract metals from the acidic water.
- The unique ecosystem of the acidophile community in the swamp relied on the low pH levels to maintain its delicate balance.