Preferred Term:
heterotrophs
Definition:
Organisms whose main source of nutrition is complex organic matter. Contrast with autotrophs.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
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Entry Terms:
- heterotrophic organisms
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9589
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