heterotrophic meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of heterotrophic at MeaningMonkey.org. heterotrophic meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

HETEROTROPHIC adjective

Definition of heterotrophic (adjective)

requiring organic compounds of carbon and nitrogen for nourishment
- "most animals are heterotrophic"
- antonym: autophytic

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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