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Heterotrophism

Heterotrophism is the ability to produce organic material only from organic carbon sources obtained from animal or plant biosynthesis.

This property is a feature of mycetes (fungi) and animals.

The concept of heterotrophism is the opposite of that of autotrophism.

Fungi obtain the carbon necessary for their growth from organic carbon obtained from degradation of organic material. © peupleloup CC by-sa Fungi obtain the carbon necessary for their growth from organic carbon obtained from degradation of organic material. © peupleloup CC by-sa


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