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lithotroph

In reference to energy source (electron donor): An organism which uses an inorganic substrate (such as ammonia, hydrogen) as an electron donor in energy metabolism. There are two types of lithotrophs: chemolithotroph and photolithotroph. Compare with autotroph, heterotroph, organotroph, and phototroph.


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