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heterotroph
heterotroph , living organism that obtains its energy from carbohydrates and other organic material. All animals and most bacteria and fungi are heterotrophic. In contrast, autotrophs are organisms that use inorganic substances as energy sources and carbon dioxide as a carbon source. |
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"heterotroph." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 9 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "heterotroph." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 9, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-heterotr.html "heterotroph." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 09, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-heterotr.html |
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heterotroph
heterotroph An organism that is unable to manufacture its own food from simple chemical compounds and, therefore, consumes other organisms, living or dead, as its main or sole source of carbon. Often, single-celled autotrophs (e.g. Euglena) become heterotrophic in the absence of light.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "heterotroph." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 9 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "heterotroph." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (February 9, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-heterotroph.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "heterotroph." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved February 09, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-heterotroph.html |
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heterotroph
heterotroph An organism that is unable to manufacture its own food from simple chemical compounds and therefore consumes other organisms, living or dead, as its main or sole source of carbon. Often, single-celled autotrophs (e.g. Euglena) become heterotrophic in the absence of light.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "heterotroph." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 9 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "heterotroph." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 9, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-heterotroph.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "heterotroph." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved February 09, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-heterotroph.html |
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heterotroph
heterotroph An organism that is unable to manufacture its own food from simple chemical compounds and therefore consumes other organisms, living or dead, as its main or sole source of carbon. Compare AUTOTROPH.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "heterotroph." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 9 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "heterotroph." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 9, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-heterotroph.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "heterotroph." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved February 09, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-heterotroph.html |
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