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Halotolerant vs Halophilic - What's the difference?

halotolerant | halophilic |

As adjectives the difference between halotolerant and halophilic

is that halotolerant is (biology) able to tolerate a high concentration of salt in its environment while halophilic is of, or relating to a halophile.

halotolerant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (biology) Able to tolerate a high concentration of salt in its environment

    • halophilic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • of, or relating to a halophile
  • living and thriving in an environment of high salinity