ho·lo·phyte (h l  -f t )n. An organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis. hol o·phytic (-f tk) adj. |
holophytic [ˌhɒləˈfɪtɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of plants) capable of synthesizing their food from inorganic molecules, esp by photosynthesis
holophyte [ˈhɒləˌfaɪt] n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | holophytic - obtaining nourishment as green plants do holozoic - obtaining nourishment as animals do by ingesting complex organic matter |
Translations
holophytic [ˌhɒləˈfɪtɪk] adj → olofitico/a
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