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What is the term for organisms that produce their own food?
What is the term for organisms that produce their own food?
Which type of organisms consume other organisms to gain nutrients and food?
Which type of organisms consume other organisms to gain nutrients and food?
What is the main characteristic of autotrophs?
What is the main characteristic of autotrophs?
What is the primary source of energy for heterotrophs?
What is the primary source of energy for heterotrophs?
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What is the relationship between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
What is the relationship between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
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Why are scientists concerned about bee species dying off?
Why are scientists concerned about bee species dying off?
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What would be the likely consequence of many plant species dying off due to a lack of pollinators?
What would be the likely consequence of many plant species dying off due to a lack of pollinators?
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Why are pollinators like bees essential for plant reproduction?
Why are pollinators like bees essential for plant reproduction?
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What would be the impact on ecosystems if many plant species were to die off?
What would be the impact on ecosystems if many plant species were to die off?
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What is the underlying concern about the decline of bee populations?
What is the underlying concern about the decline of bee populations?
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Study Notes
Organisms that produce their own food are called autotrophs, and organisms that consume other organisms to gain nutrients and food are called heterotrophs.
Bee Decline and its Consequences
- Bee species are dying off, sparking concerns among scientists.
- Bees are pollinators, playing a crucial role in plant reproduction.
- Without bees, many plant species will be unable to reproduce, leading to their extinction.
- This, in turn, will cause a population crash, harming biodiversity.
- The loss of plant species will also compromise sustainability.
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Identify the terms used to describe organisms that produce their own food and those that consume other organisms for nutrients.
