pro·to·tro·phic
adj 1 : deriving nutriment from inorganic sources < bacteria> 2 : requiring no specific growth substances for normal metabolism and reproduction - used esp. of the wild types of various molds <only the mutants could grow on the medium lacking the special nutrients> pro*tot*ro*phy n pl -phies
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