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xerophile


Term: xerophile

Literally meaning: tendency for dry conditions

Origin: Anc Greek
ξερός/xeros(=dry)
+φιλία/philia (=philia, combining form meaning “affection”, “friendship” or “mutual love”>φιλέω/phileo (verb meaning  “love”, “kiss”, “have tenderness for”) > πίλναμαι/pilnamai(=contact, approach)

Coined/History
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Definition
Xerophlile is the organism that can grow in conditions with a low availability of water. 


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