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autophyte (n)

plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances

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plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances

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Autophytes are organisms that synthesize their own food from inorganic matter.

Plants are the primary autophytes on Earth, responsible for producing the oxygen we breathe.

Autophytes play a crucial role in the carbon cycle, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic autophytes that are responsible for much of the oxygen in the atmosphere.