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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

Heterotrophic meaning in Bengali (Bangla).