Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs
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Is a Venus flytrap an autotroph or a heterotroph?

heterotroph

What is the meaning of the word autotroph?

self-nourishment or self-food

What is the process through which autotrophs produce their energy?

photosynthesis

What are some examples of autotrophs?

<p>plants, grass, trees, flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process through which heterotrophs produce energy?

<p>cellular respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of herbivores?

<p>cows, zebras</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of carnivores?

<p>alligators, lions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of omnivores?

<p>humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of decomposers?

<p>bacteria, fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do scavengers feed on?

<p>once living plants and animals found in their habitat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Autotrophs

Organisms that make their own food using energy from sunlight.

Heterotrophs

Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.

Photosynthesis

The process by which autotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose).

Herbivores

Animals that eat only plants.

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Carnivores

Animals that eat only other animals.

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Omnivores

Animals that eat both plants and animals.

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Decomposers

Organisms that break down dead organic matter.

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Scavengers

Organisms that feed on dead animals, usually already dead.

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Cellular Respiration

The process by which organisms break down glucose (sugar) to release energy.

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Venus flytrap

A Venus flytrap is a heterotroph.

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