Geophilic means
soil loving or preferring the soil. This term is usually used when referring to certain types of fungi or molds that live in the soil. Many of these organisms are usually recovered from the soil but occasionally infect
humans and
animals. They cause a marked
inflammatory reaction
Inflammation (from la, inflammatio) is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and mole ...
, which limits the spread of the
infection and may lead to a spontaneous cure but may also leave
scars.
Can also refer to someone who loves the earth,
sustainability
Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and have varied in the literature and over time. The concept of sustainability can be used to guide decisions at the global, national, and individual levels (e.g. sustainable livi ...
, or “green” initiatives. An individual with these tendencies may be referred to as a "geophile."
References
Microbial growth and nutrition
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