“chemo” refers to energy source (reformed molecules)how the organism obtains electrons (from the oxidation and reduction-redox)
“organo”-refers to electron donor (organic substrate and compound)
“heterotroph”-refers to carbon source (organic compounds).
Examples of chemoorganoheterotrophs are decomposers-obtain carbon and electron reactions from dead organic matter, herbivores and carnivores- obtain carbon and electron reactions from living organic matter.
<u>Penicillium notatum is a species of fungus</u> in the genus Penicillium. It is common in temperate and subtropical regions and can be found on salted food products, but it is mostly found in indoor environments, especially in damp or water-damaged buildings.
