Heterotroph

Synonyms of heterotroph

• organism
• animal
• consumer

Antonyms of heterotroph

• producer
• autotroph
• photosynthesizer

Collocations of heterotroph

heterotrophs consume

Frequency: 70 %

Heterotrophs consume organic matter for energy.

heterotrophs obtain

Frequency: 60 %

Heterotrophs obtain nutrients from other organisms.

heterotrophs depend

Frequency: 55 %

Heterotrophs depend on external sources for nutrition.

heterotrophs rely

Frequency: 50 %

Heterotrophs rely on autotrophs for their food source.

heterotrophs ingest

Frequency: 45 %

Heterotrophs ingest food particles to obtain nutrients.

Idiomatic Expressions for heterotroph

• Phrase: heterotrophs and autotrophs
  Meaning: refers to organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy, and organisms that can produce their own food using sunlight or chemicals
  Usage: In an ecosystem, the balance between heterotrophs and autotrophs is crucial for maintaining energy flow.