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  • Heterotrophs: Understanding Organisms That Consume for Energy
    An organism that cannot create its own food is called a heterotroph.

    Here's why:

    * Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food through processes like photosynthesis (using sunlight) or chemosynthesis (using chemical energy).

    * Heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms (plants, animals, or decaying matter) to obtain the energy and nutrients they need to survive.

    Examples of heterotrophs include:

    * Animals: Lions, birds, fish, insects

    * Fungi: Mushrooms, molds

    * Bacteria: Many types of bacteria that decompose dead organisms

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