CEFR C1

phototroph

noun

Meaning

An organism that converts light energy into chemical energy, typically through photosynthesis, to produce its own food.

Examples

Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria are common examples of phototrophs.
Unlike heterotrophs, phototrophs do not need to consume other organisms for energy.

Synonyms: producer, autotroph

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phototroph (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊtoʊtrɒf/

Definition

An organism that converts light energy into chemical energy, typically through photosynthesis, to produce its own food.

Examples

Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria are common examples of phototrophs.
Unlike heterotrophs, phototrophs do not need to consume other organisms for energy.
The evolution of phototrophs was a critical step in the development of life on Earth.

How to Use phototroph

phototrophs are (collocation): Used to define or classify phototrophs. — "Phototrophs are organisms that use light for energy."
type of phototroph (collocation): Used to categorize specific kinds of phototrophs. — "Cyanobacteria are a type of phototroph."

Synonyms of phototroph

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Antonyms of phototroph

Words with the opposite meaning to phototroph:

heterotroph

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