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heterotrophs
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an organism that cannot produce its own food and must obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter
- All animals, including humans, are heterotrophs because they rely on other organisms for food.
- Fungi are heterotrophs that decompose organic matter to obtain nutrients.
- Heterotrophs play a crucial role in ecosystems by recycling nutrients through food webs.
- Plants are autotrophs, while most bacteria are heterotrophs, depending on organic compounds for energy.
- The study focused on the feeding habits of heterotrophs in various aquatic environments.