What does autotroph mean?
Autotroph means (ecology) Any organism that can synthesize its food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy..
Autotroph
/ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/ · noun
Meaning
(ecology) Any organism that can synthesize its food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy..
Example Sentences
It is likely that the long evolutionary trajectory of Mycoplasma went from a reductive autotroph to oxidative heterotroph to a cell-wall–defective degenerate parasite. This evolutionary trajectory assumes the simplicity to complexity route of biogenesis, a point of view that is not universally accepted.
Synonyms for autotroph
Antonyms for autotroph
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Word Forms
- autotrophs
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for autotroph?
Common synonyms include producer, autophyte, autophytic plant, autotrophic organism.
What is the opposite of autotroph?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use autotroph in a sentence?
It is likely that the long evolutionary trajectory of Mycoplasma went from a reductive autotroph to oxidative heterotroph to a cell-wall–defective degenerate parasite. This evolutionary trajectory assumes the simplicity to complexity route of biogenesis, a point of view that is not universally accepted.
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