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These are organisms which have adapted to grow and reproduce in conditions where there is hardly any water, such as in the Atacama Desert.

Because of this food preservation methods which work by reducing water activities cannot stop Xerophiles from growing. A lot of mold and yeast are xerophyllic, eg mold growth on bread.

Xerophiles are said to be "xerotolerant", meaning tolerant of dry conditions.

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