autotroph
US /ˈɔːtəˌtrɒf/
UK /ˈɔːtəˌtrɒf/
名词
自养生物
an organism that produces its own food from simple substances, such as carbon dioxide and water, using light or chemical energy
示例:
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Plants are primary producers and classic examples of autotrophs.
植物是初级生产者，也是自养生物的典型例子。
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Some bacteria are also autotrophs, performing chemosynthesis.
一些细菌也是自养生物，进行化学合成。