Heterotroph

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Flowchart to determine if a species is autotroph, heterotroph, or a subtype

A heterotroph (Greek heterone = (an)other and trophe = nutrition) is an organism that requires organic substrates to get its carbon for growth and development. A heterotroph is known as a consumer in the food chain.

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