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Heterotroph
is always a great word to know.
So is phylum. Does it mean:
| the primary subdivision of a taxonomic kingdom, grouping together all classes of organisms that have the same body plan |
| the continuous sequence of changes undergone by an organism from one primary form, as a gamete, to the development of the same form again |
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| heterotrophic (ˌhɛtərəʊˈtrɒfɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| Compare autotrophic (of organisms, such as animals) obtaining carbon for growth and energy from complex organic compounds | |
| [C20: from | |
| 'heterotroph | |
| —n | |
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Medical Dictionary
heterotroph het·er·o·troph (hět'ər-ə-trŏf', -trōf')
n.
An organism that cannot synthesize its own food and is dependent upon complex organic substances for nutrition.
het'er·o·troph'ic (-trŏf'ĭk, -trō'fĭk) adj.
het'er·ot'ro·phy (-ə-rŏt'rə-fē) n.
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Science Dictionary
heterotroph  (hět'ər-ə-trŏf') Pronunciation Key
An organism that cannot manufacture its own food and instead obtains its food and energy by taking in organic substances, usually plant or animal matter. All animals, protozoans, fungi, and most bacteria are heterotrophs. Compare autotroph. heterotrophic adjective (hět'ər-ə-trŏf'ĭk) |
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