chemoorganoheterotrophs

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Part of Speech

noun

Definition

an organism whose energy is derived from light independent chemical reactions via the metabolism of an organic substrate and whose carbon is obtained from organic compounds. Note: most if not all chemoorganotrophs are heterotrophic.

Etymology

Greek,from trophikós

chemoorganoheterotrophs
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014