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Definition of Phototrophic bacteria
1. Noun. Green and purple bacteria; energy for growth is derived from sunlight; carbon is derived from carbon dioxide or organic carbon.
Exact synonyms: Phototropic Bacteria
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Specialized synonyms: Purple Bacteria
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Specialized synonyms: Purple Bacteria
Medical Definition of Phototrophic bacteria
1. A physiological community of gram-negative bacteria whose members can perform photosynthesis under anaerobic conditions. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Phototrophic Bacteria
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