HETEROTROPHIC
(adj.)Definitions
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Heterotrophic.
Heterotrophic - as an adjective
Requiring organic compounds of carbon and nitrogen for nourishment
Example: "Most animals are heterotrophic"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
autotrophicExample Sentences
"The fungus is a heterotrophic organism that obtains nutrients by decomposing organic matter."
"Animals are classified as heterotrophic organisms since they obtain energy by consuming other organisms."
"Some plants have heterotrophic roots that obtain nutrients from other plants."
"Protozoans are examples of heterotrophic microorganisms that obtain food by ingesting other organisms."
"The heterotrophic diet of these insects consists mainly of decayed plant matter."
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Is HETEROTROPHIC a valid Scrabble word?
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HETEROTROPHIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
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Valid WordHETEROTROPHIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
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Valid WordHETEROTROPHIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
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