mesophilic
adjective
me·so·phil·ic
ˌmez-ə-ˈfil-ik, ˌmēz-, ˌmēs-, ˌmes- 
: growing or thriving best in an intermediate environment (as in one of moderate temperature)
mesophilic bacteria
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“Mesophilic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mesophilic. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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