Etymology

mixotrophy

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Today it means: The derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source. Full definition →

Ancient Greek τροφή (trophḗ) ← English mixo-
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  1. Englishmixo-
  2. Ancient Greekτροφή (trophḗ)
  3. English todaymixotrophy

From mixo- + -trophy.

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