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mixo-
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-trophy
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mixotrophy
(
uncountable
)
(
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
.
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