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mesophile

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mesophile [′mez·ə‚fīl]
(biology)
An organism, as certain bacteria, that grows at moderate temperature.
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ik], though growth mechanisms may be different in veins (elongation) and in the attached mesophile (cell divisions).
Load transfer from the growing fibre into the growing medium: ... by Kizilova, Natalya / Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Science Physics/Mathematics
If, however, the objective is to determine the total surface bioburden, consider incubating the samples at 22[degrees]C for 24, 48, or 72 hours, or all three, to recover psychrophilic organisms, and follow this step with incubation at 36[degrees]C to recover the mesophiles.
A primer on sampling for biological contaminants--part 3: surface ... by Balsamo, James J., Jr. / Journal of Environmental Health
In contrast, most fungi are considered mesophiles, growing optimally between 15 [degrees] and 30 [degrees] C (59 [degrees]-86 [degrees] F) (8).
Bioaerosol lung damage: trout's response. (Correspondence) by Trout, Douglas B. / Environmental Health Perspectives
 
 
 
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