chemoautotroph
chemoautotrophic
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Organismus, der seine Energie aus chemischen Reaktionen bezieht und Kohlenstoff aus anorganischen Quellen gewinnt.
- English meaning
- chemoautotroph
- German example
- Chemoautotrophe Bakterien leben oft in extremen Umgebungen.
- English example
- Chemoautotrophic bacteria often live in extreme environments.
Example sentences with “chemoautotroph”
Diese Bakterien sind chemoautotroph. (These bacteria are chemoautotrophic.)
Frequently asked questions
How is 'chemoautotroph' used in biological texts?
It describes organisms that obtain energy from the oxidation of inorganic compounds. It is used as a standard scientific adjective.