Heterotroph

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Heterotrophs are organisms that feed on other organisms within a community.

About Heterotrophs

Heterotrophs may also be referred to as consumers in a food chain.

Heterotrophs are in the second trophic level or higher.

Heterotrophs may be primary secondary, tertiary or quaternary consumers.

Heterotrophs are usually either animals, fungi or some bacteria.

Heterotrophs may feed on autotrophs or other heterotrophs to gain energy and nutrition.