| The mixotrophic members of these groups are commonly called acetate flagellates because their preferred organic carbon sources are acetates, simple fatty acids, and alcohols. |
| The Pyroloideae are mixotrophic and gain sugars from the mycorrhizae, as well as nutrients. |
| Most are phototrophic, although some are mixotrophic, deriving energy both from photosynthesis and uptake of organic carbon either by osmotrophy, myzotrophy, or phagotrophy. |
| If both forms are required, the organisms are mixotrophic sensu stricto. |
| Mixotrophic dinoflagellates are photosynthetically active, but are also heterotrophic. |
