mixotrophy

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noun

The derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source.

OriginAncient Greek τροφή (trophḗ) ← English mixo- →
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Meanings

nounmixotrophy (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source.

    Mixoplanktons adopt the mixed trophic strategy called mixotrophy.

    (Can we date this quote?), “Plankton”, in Biology Online

Origin

  1. Englishmixo-
  2. Ancient Greekτροφή (trophḗ)
  3. Englishmixotrophy

From mixo- + -trophy.

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Translations

Polish miksotrofizm, zmiennożywność
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Cite this entry
APA

mixotrophy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mixotrophy

MLA

“mixotrophy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mixotrophy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mixotrophy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mixotrophy.

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