autophytic meaning

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autophytic (adjective): of or relating to organisms (as green plants) that can make complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources by photosynthesis.

Definition of autophytic

  1. of or relating to organisms (as green plants) that can make complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources by photosynthesis

    Synonyms: autotrophic

    Related forms: autophyte

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