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Chemoorganoheterotrophy

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A chemoorganoheterotrophic organism is one that requires organic substrates to get its carbon for growth and development, and that produces its energy from oxido-reduction of an organic compound.

Fungi and animals are examples of such organisms.

See also : Primary nutritional groups

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