Definition Definition

Autotroph

Autotroph is a micro-organism that uses inorganic materials as a source of nutrients; carbin dioxide is the sole source of carbon.

Category: Microbiology
Share it: CITE

Related Definitions

  • Photoautotroph
    Photoautotroph is an organism that derives energy from light and...
  • Chemiautotroph
    Chemiautotroph is an organism that obtains energy by oxidizing inorganic...