Definition

In a way that relates to organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances.

Example

Plants grow autotrophically by using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

Conversation

Did you know that some plants can grow autotrophically?

Yeah, I read that they can make their own food from sunlight!

It's fascinating how they survive autotrophically without needing to eat like we do.

Totally! Nature has some amazing ways to sustain life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Autotrophically → It is formed from "auto-" (meaning self) and "trophē" (from Greek, meaning nourishment or feeding) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner). The word describes the manner in which an organism nourishes itself by producing its own food, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

Memory Tip

Think of 'self' ('auto-') providing its own 'nourishment' ('trophē') — that's how autotrophically describes organisms that feed themselves.

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