Heterotrófok
Heterotrófok, or heterotrophs, are organisms that obtain their carbon and energy from pre-formed organic compounds rather than fixing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They rely on organic matter produced by other organisms, in contrast to autotrophs, which synthesize organic molecules from inorganic carbon sources such as CO2.
Most heterotrophs acquire energy by oxidizing organic molecules, a mode known as chemoorganotrophy. A subset uses
The ecological importance of heterotrophs is substantial. They drive the decomposition of organic matter, recycle nutrients,
In microbiology and ecology, heterotrophy describes a metabolic lifestyle rather than a strict taxonomic group. It