heterotroph

Term: heterotroph

Literally meaning: feeded by others

Origin: Anc Greek

έτερος/heteros(=different, other)

τροφή/trophe(=food, nourishment )> δρέπω/drepo(=gather))

Coined/History

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Definition

Eterotroph is an organism that is unable to produce its own food (as an autotroph) meaning  its own organic carbon-based compounds from inorganic sources.