| metatroph | An organism that requires complex organic sources of carbon and nitrogen for growth. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| metatrophic | Denoting the ability to undertake anabolism or to obtain nourishment from varied sources, i.e., both nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter. Origin: meta-+ G. Trophe, nourishment (05 Mar 2000) |