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Heterotrophic simply means 'Pertaining to the utilization of organic compounds as source of carbon', or in other words, the animals are made of part carbon. Even humans are. When we die, our bodies break down and release carbon into the air, and, mixing with oxygen, makes carbon dioxide.

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