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HeterotrophA heterotroph is an organism that requires organic substrates to get its carbon for growth and development. All animals are heterotrophic, as well as fungi. Carnivorous plants are also partially heterotrophic. Contrast with autotrophs which can survive on inorganic substrates.See also : Primary nutritional groups 
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