mixotrophy

English

Etymology

From mixo- +‎ -trophy.

Noun

mixotrophy (uncountable)

  1. (biology) The derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source.
    • (Can we date this quote?), “Plankton”, in Biology Online‎[1]:
      Mixoplanktons adopt the mixed trophic strategy called mixotrophy.

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