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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.

Antonyms

  • Holozoic

Related Words

  • Holophyte (noun)
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