Definition

Living things that need oxygen to grow and survive, especially certain types of bacteria.

Example

Aerobia are essential for the decomposition of organic matter in the environment.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about aerobia in our biology class?

Yeah, I remember it was about organisms that need oxygen to survive.

Exactly! It's fascinating how aerobia play such a crucial role in our ecosystem.

For sure, without them, many life forms wouldn't exist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aerobia is formed from "aero-" (from Greek "aēr", meaning air) and "-bia" (from Greek "bios", meaning life). The word refers to life that exists in the air or is dependent on air.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' ('aero-') and 'life' ('bios') to remember that 'aerobia' refers to life that exists in the air.

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