Definition

A condition in which life is maintained without the presence of oxygen.

Example

Some bacteria thrive in anaerobiosis, allowing them to survive in environments where oxygen is not available.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of anaerobiosis?

Yeah, it's fascinating how some organisms can thrive without oxygen.

Exactly! I read that certain bacteria rely on anaerobiosis for survival.

That’s amazing! Nature really finds a way, doesn’t it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anaerobiosis is formed from "ana-" (meaning without) and "aerobios" (from Greek "aer" meaning air and "bios" meaning life). The term describes a state of life that occurs without air or oxygen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without air' ('ana-') and 'life' ('bios') to remember that anaerobiosis refers to life that exists without oxygen.

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