Chemoautotroph
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chemoautotroph is a noun meaning (biology) a simple microorganism, such as a prokaryote (bacteria and Archaea), that derives its energy from chemical processes rather than photosynthesis.
Meaning
(biology) a simple microorganism, such as a prokaryote (bacteria and Archaea), that derives its energy from chemical processes rather than photosynthesis.
Word Forms
- chemoautotrophs
Synonyms for chemoautotroph
Depending on context, synonyms include chemolithotroph.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chemoautotrophy, chemoautolithotroph, photoorganotroph, chemolithotroph, chemolithoautotroph, chemoorganoheterotrophy.
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