Galapagos Wildlife: Scalesia canopy © Godfrey Merlen

Trees grow by using photosynthesis to convert light from the sun into energy © Godfrey Merlen

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants are able to create energy using carbon dioxide, sunlight and water.

Carbon dioxide + Sunlight + Water = Oxygen + Energy

Photosynthesis features on these pages:

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Glossary of Galapagos