Define autotrophs and heterotrophs with examples.
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Autotroph: Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food from the substances available in their surroundings using light or chemical energy. Examples plants, algae, trees, some bacteria etc.
Heterotroph: Heterotrophs cannot synthesize their own food and rely on other organisms -- both plants and animals -- for nutrition. Examples Herbivores, omnivores and carnivores animals, also we human beings
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Autotrophs are known as producers because they are able to make their own food from raw materials and energy. Examples include plants, algae, and some types of bacteria. Heterotrophs are known as consumers because they consume producers or other consumers. Dogs, birds, fish, and humans are all examples of heterotrophs.
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