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heterotrophic
/,hɛtərə'trɑfɪk/
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  1. adjective
    requiring organic compounds of carbon and nitrogen for nourishment
    "most animals are heterotrophic"
    Opposite:
    autotrophic
Definition that contains heterotrophic
  • division eumycota true fungi; eukaryotic heterotrophic walled organisms; distinguished from Myxomycota (funguslike slime molds): comprises subdivisions Mastigomycotina; Zygomycotina; Ascomycotina; Basidiomycotina; Deuteromycotina (imperfect fungi)
  • eumycota true fungi; eukaryotic heterotrophic walled organisms; distinguished from Myxomycota (funguslike slime molds): comprises subdivisions Mastigomycotina; Zygomycotina; Ascomycotina; Basidiomycotina; Deuteromycotina (imperfect fungi)
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