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    Are fungi auto or heterotrophic?

    The Science Behind Fungal Nutrition: Auto vs. Heterotrophic Strategies

    Because they are heterotrophic, fungi can only metabolize and feed on carbon that comes from other living things. Due to their unique evolutionary history, fungi may grow on a wide range of organic substrates, including simple substances like nitrate, ammonia, acetate, or ethanol. Autotrophic Fungi: Overview: Autotrophic fungi can make their own organic compounds from