noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
mixotrophism; mixotrophy
Biology term for organisms that can use both autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition. Compare 独立栄養 (autotrophy) and 従属栄養 (heterotrophy).
Mixotrophic organisms perform both photosynthesis and organic matter uptake.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
mixed feeding; mixotrophy
Medical term, often referring to combining breast milk and formula feeding for infants. Contrasts with 人工栄養 (artificial feeding) and 自然栄養 (natural feeding).
混合栄養は、母乳とミルクを併用する方法です。
Mixed feeding is a method that uses both breast milk and formula.