Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
photoautotroph
Noun
/ˌfoʊtoʊˈɔːtəˌtrɒf/
Definition
An organism that produces its own food using light energy through the process of photosynthesis.
Examples
- Plants are a common example of photoautotrophs, using sunlight to create their food.
- Some bacteria, like cyanobacteria, are also photoautotrophs and play a crucial role in ecosystems.
- These organisms are essential for the production of oxygen and organic compounds in the environment.
Meaning
Photoautotrophs are primarily capable of synthesizing their nutrients from inorganic substances and converting light energy into chemical energy.
Synonyms
- Autotroph
- Photosynthetic organism
- Light-dependent organism
