Entotrophi

/ɛnˈtɒtrəfi/ noun

Definition

Organisms or organisms that obtain nutrition from within their own body or from internal sources.

Etymology

From Greek 'entos' (within) and 'trophe' (nutrition or food). This biological term describes creatures with specific feeding strategies based on internal resources.

Kelly Says

Some organisms are 'entotrophi'—they're essentially living on their own stored energy reserves, like a bear hibernating on its internal fat deposits for months without eating.

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