Which group of microorganisms is most likely to spoil a freshwater trout preserved with salt?
A) facultative halophiles
B) anaerobes
C) hyperthermophiles
D) psychrophiles
E) thermophiles

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Facultative halophiles are microorganisms that can survive in high salt concentrations or low salt concentrations. Since a freshwater trout preserved with salt is in a high salt environment, facultative halophiles are most likely to grow and spoil the fish.

Which Group of Microorganisms Is Most Likely to Spoil a Freshwater