Question

Define:

(ii) Heterotrophs

Answer 1

Biotic components:

• This is the living part of the ecosystem.
• This includes all the living things like organisms (animals, plants, and decomposers).

Heterotrophs:

• Heterotrophs do not synthesize their food. They consume/eat or feed on or get the energy from other organisms.
• They are usually called consumers because they consume and do not synthesize.
• The four types of heterotrophs are herbivores, carnivores, parasites, and omnivores.
• Examples include microorganisms like fungi, tapeworms, and all animals.