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Chemoorganoheterotrophy
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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