Autotroph (autotrophic)

  • Title

    Autotroph (autotrophic)

  • Definition

    Capable of synthesizing complex organic substances from simple inorganic substrates, i.e., it photosynthesizes.

  • Related Terms

    Heterotroph (heterotrophic)

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