mesophilic
Adjective
Meaning
of, or relating to a mesophile
living and thriving at moderate temperatures
Source: en.wiktionary.orgExamples
Depending on the phase of composting, mesophilic or thermophilic bacteria may predominate.
The amount of pathogen destruction depends on the temperature (mesophilic or thermophilic conditions) and composting time.
Phases of composting Under ideal conditions, composting proceeds through three major phases: *An initial, mesophilic phase, in which the decomposition is carried out under moderate temperatures by mesophilic microorganisms.