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  • Heterotrophs: Understanding Organisms That Consume Other Life
    Organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms are called heterotrophs.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food (like plants do through photosynthesis).

    * They must consume other organisms (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria) to obtain the energy and nutrients they need to survive.

    Examples of heterotrophs include:

    * Animals: Lions, birds, fish, insects, etc.

    * Fungi: Mushrooms, yeasts, molds

    * Bacteria: Many types of bacteria are heterotrophic.

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