Some Chrysophytes (Or ʺGolden Algaeʺ) are Actually Chemoorganotrophs Rather Than

Question

Some chrysophytes (or ʺgolden algaeʺ) are actually chemoorganotrophs rather than phototrophs.

Accepted Answer

Some chrysophytes have lost their ability to photosynthesize and have become chemoorganotrophs, meaning they obtain their energy by consuming other organic matter rather than by utilizing sunlight.