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A food web is the natural interconnection of food chains and a graphical representation of what-eats-what in an ecological community.

The two categories are autotrophs and heterotrophs.

Autotrophs produce organic matter from inorganic substances, including both minerals and gases such as carbon dioxide.

<p>The primary source of energy for autotrophs is the Sun, largely through photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mixotrophs are organisms, such as carnivorous plants, that can obtain energy through both photosynthesis and by consuming other organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A food web is the natural interconnection of food chains and a graphical representation of what-eats-what in an ecological community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Another name for food web is consumer-resource system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two categories are autotrophs and heterotrophs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autotrophs produce organic matter from inorganic substances, including both minerals and gases such as carbon dioxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The energy mainly comes from the Sun and largely by photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers