heterotroph — an organism that cannot produce its own food and must obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an organism that cannot produce its own food and must obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhetərəˌtroʊf/
Korean meaning: 자신의 영양분을 스스로 만들지 못하고 다른 생물이나 유기물을 섭취해야 하는 생물 (종속영양생물)
Korean pronunciation: **헤**터러트로프
Example Sentences
- Unlike plants, humans are heterotrophs who need to raid the refrigerator to survive.
- The lion is a classic example of a heterotroph in the African savanna.
- Most heterotrophs would starve if all the autotrophs suddenly disappeared.
heterotroph
NOUN//ˈhetərəˌtroʊf//
an organism that cannot produce its own food and must obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter
an organism that cannot produce its own food and must obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter
The philosopher ponders while the autotroph creates, but as a heterotroph, he must take what nature makes!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 유래된 생물학 용어로, '다른 것'을 뜻하는 heteros와 '영양'을 뜻하는 trophe가 결합된 말입니다. 즉, 다른 생물로부터 영양을 얻는다는 의미를 담고 있어요.
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📝Examples
“Unlike plants, humans are heterotrophs who need to raid the refrigerator to survive.”
“The lion is a classic example of a heterotroph in the African savanna.”
“Most heterotrophs would starve if all the autotrophs suddenly disappeared.”
“Fungi are heterotrophs that basically act like nature's recycling crew.”
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