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To explain: The meaning of “feeding” on sunlight, as phototrophs do.
Introduction:
Organisms obtain their energy in different ways. The organisms that obtain energy from organic substances are known as organotrophic. Many organisms survive on non-living things such as on sunlight or inorganic chemicals. The organism that gather energy of sunlight are called phototrophic, and those that get energy from the inorganic material are called lithotrophic.
To explain: The meaning to “feed” on rocks, as lithotrophs do.
Introduction:
Organisms obtain their energy in different ways. The organisms that obtain energy from organic substances are known as organotrophic. Many organisms survive on non-living things such as on sunlight or inorganic chemicals. The organism that gather energy of sunlight are called phototrophic, and those that get energy from the inorganic material are called lithotrophic.
To explain: The food in the mixture of chemicals (H2S, CH4, CO, Mn+, H2, Ni2+, Fe2+, and NH4+) that is ejected from a hydrothermal vent.
Introduction:
Organisms obtain their energy in different ways. The organisms that obtain energy from organic substances are known as organotrophic. Many organisms survive on non-living things such as on sunlight or inorganic chemicals. The organism that gather energy of sunlight are called phototrophic, and those that get energy from the inorganic material are called lithotrophic.
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