Feeding
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Feeding
Feeding (/ˈfiːdɪŋ/) is the process by which organisms, typically animals, obtain food. The term is often used to refer to the consumption of nutrition for growth and development.
Etymology
The term "feeding" originates from the Old English fēdan, which means to nourish or sustain.
Types of Feeding
There are several types of feeding methods that organisms use, including:
- Autotrophic feeding: This is where organisms produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
- Heterotrophic feeding: This is where organisms consume organic substances produced by other organisms.
- Mixotrophic feeding: This is where organisms use a combination of autotrophic and heterotrophic feeding methods.
Related Terms
- Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Digestion: The process of breaking down food by enzymatic action in the stomach.
- Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
- Diet: The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Feeding
- Wikipedia's article - Feeding
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