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aerobic

1. (of an organism or process) depending on oxygen

2. of or relating to aerobes

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Optimal Period of Time for Biofilm Formation: After having conducted microbiological evaluation and biofilm detection by SEM on each tooth, it was evidenced biofilm formation was observed primarily on surface areas after 15 days: in aerophilic media and microaerophilic media.

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pylori is a micro aerophilic bacterium2 which was discovered by Warren and Marshall in 19833.

HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION IN CHILDREN PRESENTING WITH RECURRENT ABDOMINAL PAIN

Ecology: Species are able to withstand slightly acidic conditions and are often aerophilic.