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: '''Heterotrophs''' are usually either [[animal]]s, [[fungi]] or some [[bacteria]]. | : '''Heterotrophs''' are usually either [[animal]]s, [[fungi]] or some [[bacteria]]. | ||
| + | : '''Heterotrophs''' may feed on [[autotroph]]s or other [[heterotroph]]s to gain [[energy]] and [[nutrition]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:52, 8 May 2020
Key Stage 4
Meaning
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.