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autophyte

 

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Noun autophyte has 1 sense
  1. autophyte, autophytic plant, autotroph, autotrophic organism - plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances
    --1 is a kind of plant, flora, plant life

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Autophyte

Description:

An autophyte refers to a plant that can synthesize its own food through photosynthesis.

Sense 1 - Noun:

In the botanical context, autophyte is used to describe a type of plant that can produce nutrients internally, without requiring organic matter from external sources.

Example sentence: The autophyte, such as a tree or grass, obtains energy directly from sunlight.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

When used as an adjective, autophyte characterizes any organism, including plants, that manufacture their food internally.

Example sentence: The autophyte algae derive their energy through photosynthesis.

Sense 3 - Adjective (Local):

In certain regions, autophyte can refer to a plant species that is endemic or widely distributed in a specific area.

Example sentence: The autophyte species found in this local ecosystem play a crucial role in maintaining the balance.

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