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  • Heterotrophs: Organisms That Obtain Energy by Consuming Others
    The organisms you're describing are called heterotrophs.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Heterotrophs: Organisms that cannot produce their own food (carbohydrates) through photosynthesis. They obtain energy and nutrients by consuming other organisms, either living or dead.

    * Autotrophs: Organisms that can produce their own food through photosynthesis (like plants) or chemosynthesis.

    Examples of heterotrophs include:

    * Animals: All animals are heterotrophs, from the smallest insects to the largest whales.

    * Fungi: Fungi obtain nutrients by absorbing them from dead organic matter.

    * Some bacteria: Many bacteria are heterotrophic, feeding on organic matter or other living organisms.

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