A microorganism that has an optimum growth temperature of 37°C, but can survive short exposure to high temperatures is called a/an ______.

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Thermoduric microbes are characterized by their ability to survive short exposures to high temperatures, even though their optimum growth temperature may not be in the high range. This makes them distinct from extremophiles or thermophiles, which thrive in extreme or high-temperature environments, respectively.

A Microorganism That Has an Optimum Growth Temperature of 37°C