Here's why:
* Heterotrophs cannot make their own food through photosynthesis like plants do.
* Instead, they rely on consuming other organisms (plants or animals) to obtain energy.
Some examples of heterotrophs include:
* Herbivores: Animals that eat only plants (e.g., cows, rabbits)
* Carnivores: Animals that eat only other animals (e.g., lions, sharks)
* Omnivores: Animals that eat both plants and animals (e.g., humans, pigs)
* Decomposers: Organisms that break down dead plants and animals (e.g., fungi, bacteria)
