heterotrophs

[US]/ˈhɛtəˌtrɒfs/
[UK]/ˈhɛtəˌtroʊfs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.organisms that obtain their food by consuming other organisms

Phrases & Collocations

heterotrophs and plants

heterotrophs in ecosystems

heterotrophs as consumers

heterotrophs and energy

heterotrophs in nature

heterotrophs and nutrients

heterotrophs versus autotrophs

heterotrophs and respiration

heterotrophs and decomposition

Example Sentences

heterotrophs rely on other organisms for their food.

many animals are classified as heterotrophs.

heterotrophs play a crucial role in the ecosystem.

unlike autotrophs, heterotrophs cannot produce their own food.

examples of heterotrophs include mammals and birds.

heterotrophs obtain energy by consuming organic matter.

some heterotrophs are scavengers that eat dead organisms.

heterotrophs are essential for nutrient cycling in nature.

in a food chain, heterotrophs occupy higher trophic levels.

studying heterotrophs helps us understand food webs.

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