What is another word for autophytic?
Pronunciation: [ˌɔːtə͡ʊfˈɪtɪk] (IPA) 
The word "autophytic" refers to an organism that is capable of producing its own food through photosynthesis. Some synonyms for this term include autotrophic, photosynthetic, and self-nourishing. Autotrophic is a broader term which refers to any organism that can produce its own food, regardless of the method, while photosynthetic specifically refers to the use of light energy to produce organic compounds. Self-nourishing is another way to describe autophytic organisms and emphasizes their ability to sustain themselves without external sources of nutrition. Other related terms include photolithotrophic, which describes organisms that use light and inorganic compounds for energy, and chemoautotrophic, which refers to organisms that use chemicals to produce food.
