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  • Heterotrophs: Definition, Examples, and How They Obtain Energy
    Yes, an organism that relies on other organisms for its food and energy supply is called a heterotroph.

    Here's why:

    * Hetero means "other" or "different"

    * Troph refers to "nourishment" or "feeding"

    So, a heterotroph literally means "other-feeder".

    Examples of heterotrophs include:

    * Animals

    * Fungi

    * Most bacteria

    In contrast, autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food through processes like photosynthesis (using sunlight) or chemosynthesis (using chemicals).

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