Barophilic
adjective
(of living organisms) growing best in conditions of high atmospheric pressure
barophilic bar·o·phil·ic (bār’ō-fĭl’ĭk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or being a microorganism that thrives under high environmental pressure.
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