heterotrophs
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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce organic compounds or energy independently, and as a result, they rely on obtaining these resources from outside sources. They include animals, fungi, and many types of bacteria. Heterotrophs consume other organisms, or the organic compounds they produce, such as glucose, to obtain the energy they need to survive and carry out their life processes.
Heterotrophs can be classified into two categories, based on how they obtain their food:
1. Photoheterotrophs: These organisms obtain energy from sunlight through photosynthesis but cannot produce organic compounds. They obtain their carbon from organic material.
2. Chemoheterotrophs: These organisms obtain both their carbon and energy from organic compounds they consume, such as sugars, amino acids, and fats.
Heterotrophs play an important role in the ecosystem as they form the basis of the food chain and provide energy to other organisms. They also help decompose organic matter, which plays a significant role in the recycling of nutrients.
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