Which Microorganism Species is Most Well-Adapted to Life on the Skin

Question

Which microorganism species is most well-adapted to life on the skin?
A) Malassezia
B) Streptococcus pyogenes
C) Corynebacterium diphtheriae
D) Candida albicans
E) Staphylococcus epidermidis

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common skin commensal that is well-adapted to the skin environment, providing a protective role against pathogenic microbes.