phototrophic
English
Etymology
photo- + -trophic
Adjective
phototrophic (comparative more phototrophic, superlative most phototrophic)
- (of bacteria) That contains bacteriochlorophylls.
Coordinate terms
- osmotrophic, phagotrophic
Related terms
- phototroph
- phototrophy
See also
- green sulfur bacteria
- purple bacteria