An organism with a temperature growth range of 45°C to 60°C would be called a(n)________.

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A thermophile is an organism that grows best at high temperatures, typically above 45°C. The given temperature growth range falls within the range of a thermophile. Extremophile refers to organisms that live in extreme conditions, which can also include extreme temperatures but not exclusively. Psychrophile, psychrotroph, and thermoduric organisms refer to organisms that grow at lower temperatures, including refrigeration temperatures, and are not suitable for the given temperature range.

An Organism with a Temperature Growth Range of 45°C to 60°C