Holophytic (Adjective)
Meaning
Obtaining nourishment as green plants do.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The holophytic nature of the algae allowed it to thrive in the nutrient-rich waters of the lake.
- Holophytic organisms, such as plants and some types of bacteria, are capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis.
- The holophytic cells of the leaf were responsible for converting sunlight into energy for the rest of the plant.
- In contrast to heterotrophic organisms, holophytic organisms are able to obtain their nourishment directly from sunlight and inorganic substances.
- The holophytic lifestyle of the cyanobacteria allowed them to dominate the ecosystem and form the base of the food web.