What is another word for anaerobic bacteria?
Pronunciation: [ˌane͡əɹˈə͡ʊbɪk baktˈi͡əɹɪə] (IPA) 
There are a variety of related terms for anaerobic bacteria, all of which describe specific aspects of this class of microorganisms. For example, some synonyms for anaerobic bacteria include obligate anaerobes, which refers to bacteria that can only survive in the absence of oxygen; facultative anaerobes, which can function with or without oxygen present; and microaerophilic bacteria, which require some oxygen, but only at low levels. Other related terms include anaerobic respiration, which is the process by which anaerobic bacteria produce energy; anaerobic digestion, which is the decomposition of organic matter by anaerobic bacteria; and anaerobic infections, which are caused by anaerobic bacteria and often occur in areas of the body where oxygen levels are low.
