oxalotrophic

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Etymology

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From oxalo- +‎ -trophic.

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oxalotrophic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to oxalotrophy
    • 2015 December 4, “Novel Applications for Oxalate-Phosphate-Amine Metal-Organic-Frameworks (OPA-MOFs): Can an Iron-Based OPA-MOF Be Used as Slow-Release Fertilizer?”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Oxalate is such a carbon source because soils generally harbour oxalotrophic bacteria that may derive all their energy needs from oxalates via the oxalate-carbonate pathway.