Osmophilic microorganisms grow best in or on media with a high osmotic concentration, whereas xerophilic [ Greek xerosis, dry, and philein, to love] microorganisms prefer a low aw environment and may not grow under high aw, conditions.

• 耐高渗微生物在高渗介质中生长得最好,而嗜干微生物更喜欢在低水活度环境中生长而水活度高时不能生长。