chemoautotroph en · NOUN
Etymology
From chemo- + autotroph, the latter from auto- (from Ancient Greek αὐτο- (auto-, “self-”)) + -troph (from Ancient Greek τροφή (trophḗ, “nourishment”)).
Meanings
- a simple microorganism, such as a prokaryote (bacteria and Archaea), that derives its energy from chemical processes rather than photosynthesis
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chemoautotrophs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
chemotrophy · chemoautotrophy · autotrophy · photoorganotroph · chemotroph · auto- · autotrophic · -troph · chemotrophic · autotroph · chemoautotrophic