autotrophically
/ˌɔːtəˈtrɑːfɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to an organism producing its own food from inorganic substances, using light or chemical energy.
- Some bacteria in deep-sea vents live autotrophically, using chemicals instead of sunlight.
- Plants grow autotrophically by converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.
- The algae in the pond survive autotrophically, needing only water, carbon dioxide, and light.
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