lithotroph
lithotroph · lithotrophs
An organism that obtains its energy from inorganic compounds by means of electron transferAn organism that obtains its energy from inorganic compounds (such as ammonia) by means of electron transfer.
Meaning
1 sensesAn organism that obtains its energy from inorganic compounds (such as ammonia) by means of electron transfer.
Origin
From litho- + -troph.From litho- + -troph.
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Forms
plural: lithotrophs| Singular | lithotroph |
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Word family
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