Preferred Term:
autotrophs
Definition:
Organisms which are capable of producing organic matter from inorganic materials by utilizing energy, such as chlorophyll-containing plants and bacteria. Contrast with heterotrophs.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
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Entry Terms:
- photoautotrophic organisms
- phototrophic organisms
- photosynthetic organisms
- autotrophic organisms
- photoautotrophy
- phototrophs
- autotrophy
- photoautotrophs
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/14050
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