In a manner that requires eating other organisms or organic matter for survival, rather than producing food independently.
From 'heterotrophic' (the adjective form) plus '-ally,' following standard English adverb formation.
The adverb form reminds us that heterotrophy isn't just what an organism IS, but HOW it survives—it describes a feeding strategy, not a fixed identity.
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