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Vocabulary Entry
heterotrophic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Referring to organisms that obtain their food by consuming other organic substances.
Example Sentences
"Humans are heterotrophic organisms because they eat plants and animals for energy."
"The heterotrophic nature of animals distinguishes them from autotrophic plants."
"Many fungi are classified as heterotrophic because they absorb nutrients from their surroundings."
N
noun
An organism that cannot produce its own food and relies on consuming other organisms.
Example Sentences
"In ecology, heterotrophs play a crucial role in the food chain."
"Examples of heterotrophs include animals, fungi, and some bacteria."
"As a heterotroph, the rabbit must eat various plants to survive."