Meaning Anaerobes
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Anaerobes


Microorganisms that grow in the absence of atmospheric oxygen. Clostridium botulinum, the cause of botulism food poisoning, is an example of a strict anaerobe because it will grow only in the absence of oxygen. E. coli is a facultative anaerobe because it will grow with or without oxygen present.
Source: foodsafety.psu.edu (offline)

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Anaerobes


Bacteria that do not need dissolved oxygen (DO) to survive.
Source: owp.csus.edu

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Anaerobes


Organisms that can exist without free oxygen e.g. intestial bacteria, tape worms, in contrast to aerobes. See also denitrifikation.
Source: web.deu.edu.tr





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