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heterotroph [Brit ˈhɛt(ə)rə(ʊ)trəʊf, hɛt(ə)rə(ʊ)ˈtrɒf, Am ˈhɛdərəˌtrɑf] N

heterotroph

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Unlike most plants, it does not contain chlorophyll; it is a myco-heterotroph, getting its food through parasitism upon fungi rather than photosynthesis. en.wikipedia.org

Trophic mutualism often occurs between an autotroph and a heterotroph. en.wikipedia.org

This particular orchid is a myco-heterotroph as it relies completely on the broom honeymyrtle and fungus for its nutrients and carbon dioxide. en.wikipedia.org

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