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Meanings
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heterotrophy
Biology term for organisms that obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms. Contrasts with 独立栄養 (autotrophy).
See also: 独立栄養
Animals are heterotrophic organisms.
Please explain the difference between heterotrophy and autotrophy.