Hetrotroph
hetro (human) organism that obtains energy from the foods it consumes
Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and instead must rely on consuming other organisms for nutrition. This can be done either by consuming other living organisms or by feeding on dead organic matter.
Examples of heterotrophs include animals, fungi, and certain types of bacteria. Animals are classic examples of heterotrophs as they consume plants, other animals, or both, in order to obtain the nutrients necessary for survival. Additionally, fungi are heterotrophs that obtain their nutrients from decaying organic matter or by feeding on other organisms, while certain types of bacteria ingest organic materials or absorb nutrients from their environment.
Overall, heterotrophs are an important component of ecosystems as they play a critical role in both consuming and breaking down organic materials, ultimately contributing to the overall cycling of nutrients within the environment.
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