metatrophic

metatrophic

 [met″ah-trof´ik] utilizing organic matter for food.

met·a·troph·ic

(met'ă-trof'ik), Denoting the ability to undertake anabolism or to obtain nourishment from varied sources, that is, both nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter. [meta- + G. trophē, nourishment]

met·a·troph·ic

(met'ă-trō'fik) Denoting the ability to undertake anabolism or to obtain nourishment from varied sources, i.e., both nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter. [meta- + G. trophē, nourishment]