Meaning of the word heterotroph in English
What does heterotroph mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
heterotroph
US /ˈhet̬.ɚ.əˌtroʊf/
UK /ˈhet.ər.əˌtrəʊf/
Noun
an organism that cannot produce its own food and instead takes its nourishment from other sources of organic carbon, mainly plant or animal matter
Example:
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Humans are a prime example of a heterotroph because we must eat plants or animals to survive.
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Unlike plants, which are autotrophs, every animal is a heterotroph.