Osmophile

Osmophile

Osmophilic organisms are microorganisms adapted to environments with high osmotic pressures, such as high sugar concentrations. Osmophiles are similar to halophiles in that a critical aspect of both types of environment is their low water activity.

About Osmophile in brief

Summary OsmophileOsmophilic organisms are microorganisms adapted to environments with high osmotic pressures, such as high sugar concentrations. Osmophiles are similar to halophiles in that a critical aspect of both types of environment is their low water activity, aW.