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  • Heterotrophs: Definition, Examples & How They Obtain Energy
    Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food. Instead, they obtain energy and nutrients by consuming other organisms, either living or dead.

    Here's a breakdown of what that means:

    * Autotrophs (like plants) make their own food through photosynthesis.

    * Heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms for their energy and nutrients.

    Here are some examples of heterotrophs:

    * Animals

    * Fungi

    * Bacteria

    * Protists (like amoebas)

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