autotrophic
adjective
UK/ˌɔːtːəʊˈtrəʊfɪk/
US/ˌɑː.toʊˈtroʊ.fɪk/
Definitions of autotrophic adjective
describes an organism that produces its own nutritional substances from simple inorganic molecules, such as carbon dioxide.
Certain bacteria are autotrophic, capable of generating energy without sunlight.
Cyanobacteria are autotrophic organisms crucial for aquatic ecosystems.
Plants are primary autotrophs, synthesizing energy through photosynthesis.