Psychrotrophs thrive in cooler environments of about 4°C to 25°C. 4 °C is the temperature of most refrigerators, so psychrotrophs are commonly responsible for spoiling food. 

- Mesophiles
- Psychrotrophs
- Psychrophiles
- Thermophiles
- Hyperthermophiles

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Mesophiles exist best in moderate temperatures from about 20°C-45°C or from around room temperature to the temperature of the human body. *E Coli.* and  *Salmonella* spp. are two common examples of mesophiles.

Mesophiles

Psychrotrophs

Psychrophiles love cold environments. Their optimum growth temperature is around 15°C, but they can exist within the ranges of 0°C-20°C.

Psychrophiles

Thermophiles grow at high temperatures of about 50°C-80°C, which is above room temperature and found in places like hot springs. 

Thermophiles

Hyperthermophiles have extremely high optimal growth temperatures of about 80°C-110°C. Some hyperthermophiles can even survive temperatures above 121°C, which is the temperature of an autoclave. 

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