Definition: The Greek word for 'anaerobium' has no direct equivalent in English, but its meaning is likely related to absence of oxygen or lack of an environment where life can thrive. The word "anaerobium" refers to organisms that do not require air as a primary source of carbon dioxide (N2) for respiration. Definition: An organism that does not need the oxygen produced by aerobic metabolism in order to survive, such as plants.

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Definition: The word 'anaerobes' in Greek literally means "not living or not alive." It refers to a substance that cannot survive within the cell nucleus, mitochondria, or chloroplasts (eukaryotic cells) but still exists as an organism's basic biological component. In other words, anaerobic organisms do not require oxygen for their survival. They are typically found in aquatic environments where they live in small communities of microorganisms. Examples include bacteria, archaea, and certain fungi.

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