Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aerobia
Noun
/ɛəˈroʊ.bi.ə/
Definition
Aerobia refers to organisms that require oxygen to survive and grow.
Examples
- Bacteria in the soil can be classified as aerobia when they depend on oxygen for growth.
- The lungs of mammals are adapted to support aerobia, allowing for efficient oxygen exchange.
- Aquatic environments often contain both aerobia and anaerobia organisms, which coexist with different energy requirements.
Meaning
In biological terms, it describes a group of organisms that obtain energy through aerobic respiration, using oxygen as a key component in their metabolic processes.
Synonyms
- Oxygen-loving organisms
- Aerobic organisms