Cultures of a bacterial species were incubated on the shelf of a refrigerator,out on a lab bench top,on the shelf of a 37^$\circ$C incubator,and on the shelf of a 50^$\circ$C incubator.After incubation,there was no growth at 37^$\circ$C and 50^$\circ$C,very slight growth out on the bench top,and abundant growth at refrigeration.What term could be used for this species?

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The bacterial species showed abundant growth at refrigeration (4°C) and no growth at 37°C or 50°C, indicating that it is adapted to cold temperatures and is a psychrophile.

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