What does heterotrophy mean?
The condition of obtaining nutrients from external sources, rather than from the breakdown of internal stores. This is in contrast to autotrophy, where organisms produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
Example
"The heterotrophy of plants is essential for their survival, as they rely on external sources of nutrients to grow and thrive."
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