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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

heterotroph

/ˌhɛtəˈtrɒf/ noun · British & US
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What does heterotroph mean?

noun

An organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms or organic matter to obtain energy.

Example

"Many plants are heterotrophs, relying on photosynthetic organisms for their energy."

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