heterotrophismn.
/ˌhɛtərəʊˈtrəʊfɪz(ə)m/ Biology.
= heterotrophy n. 1c.
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plasticity1858
modification1875
tolerance1898
autotrophy1900
heterotrophism1900
sympatry1904
heterotrophy1930
zootrophy1930
chemoautotrophism1943
chemolithotrophy1947
chemoorganotrophy1947
chemotrophy1947
chemoautotrophy1949
prototrophy1949
auxotrophy1953
photoautotrophy1961
photoheterotrophy1961
opportunism1967
chemoheterotrophy1972
chemolithoautotrophy1976
psychrotolerance1977
1900 A. J. Ewart tr. W. Pfeffer Physiol. Plants I. vii. 364 All stages of transition between pure autotrophism and heterotrophism are exhibited among obligate or facultative mixotrophic plants.
1936 W. Stiles Introd. Princ. Plant Physiol. xiii. 285 Some autotrophic plants..when kept in the dark and provided with such organic nutrients..exhibit a degree of heterotrophism.
1951 C. H. Werkman & P. W. Wilson Bacterial Physiol. 407 (heading) Carbon dioxide assimilation and concepts of autotrophism and heterotrophism.
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