nonphotosynthetic

• a word derived from photosynthesis.
  photosynthesis

  noun

  the complex process by which carbon dioxide, water, and certain inorganic salts are converted into carbohydrates by green plants, algae, and certain bacteria, using energy from the sun and chlorophyll.

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nonphotosynthetic

The oomycetes are nonphotosynthetic and include many saprobes and parasites.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015

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