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Meaning of word heterotrophic from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
heterotrophic adjective
Meaning : Requiring organic compounds of carbon and nitrogen for nourishment.
Example :
Most animals are heterotrophic.
Of or relating to organisms (as green plants) that can make complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources by photosynthesis.
autophytic, autotrophic