Geophilic

Translation of "geophilic" into Russian

Adjective

geophilic

more geophilic Comp.

most geophilic Super.

Describes organisms that prefer or inhabit soil, especially in biological and medical contexts.

Биол.; организм, предпочитающий или обитающий в почве

Microsporum gypseum is a geophilic fungus commonly found in keratin-rich soil.

Microsporum gypseum — это геофильный гриб, обычно встречающийся в богатой кератином почве.

Additional translations

почволюбивый

Разговорн./описат.; подчеркивает предпочтение почвы как среды обитания

Adjective

Growing or living in soil; soil-loving (especially of fungi or other microorganisms).

Microsporum gypseum is a geophilic fungus commonly found in keratin-rich soil.

Transmitted from soil-dwelling organisms and liable to cause infection in animals or humans (chiefly dermatology).

Geophilic dermatophytes often infect the feet of people who walk barefoot on contaminated ground.