mixotrophy

English

Etymology

From mixo- +‎ -trophy.

Noun

mixotrophy (uncountable)

1. (biology) The derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source.
   • (Can we date this quote?), “Plankton”, in Biology Online‎^[1]:

     Mixoplanktons adopt the mixed trophic strategy called mixotrophy.

Related terms

• mixotroph
• mixotrophic