Organisms that consume other organisms for energy are called heterotrophs.

Here's a breakdown:

* Heterotrophs: They cannot produce their own food through photosynthesis like plants (autotrophs). Instead, they rely on consuming other organisms for energy and nutrients.

* Types of heterotrophs:

* Herbivores: Eat only plants.

* Carnivores: Eat only other animals.

* Omnivores: Eat both plants and animals.

* Detritivores: Eat dead organic matter (decomposers).

* Parasites: Live on or in another organism (the host) and derive nourishment from it.

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