heterotroph
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British pronunciation
/hˈɛtɹəʊtɹˌɒf/

Definition & Meaning of "heterotroph"

Heterotroph
01

an organism that cannot produce its own food and must obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter

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All animals, including humans, are heterotrophs because they rely on other organisms for food.
Fungi are heterotrophs that decompose organic matter to obtain nutrients.
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