"mixotrophy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: mixo- + -trophy Etymology templates: {{confix|en|mixo|trophy}} mixo- + -trophy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mixotrophy (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: mixotroph, mixotrophic

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