Photoheterotroph
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photoheterotroph is a noun meaning A heterotrophic organism that uses light for energy but cannot use carbon dioxide as its sole carbon source and thus uses organic compounds from the environment.
Meaning
A heterotrophic organism that uses light for energy but cannot use carbon dioxide as its sole carbon source and thus uses organic compounds from the environment.
Word Forms
- photoheterotrophs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include photoorganoheterotroph, photoheterotrophy, photolithoautotroph, photolithotroph, heterotroph, photoorganotroph.
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