Question

Define with examples.
(a) Autotrophs
(b) Heterotrophs
(c) Omnivores
(d) Carnivores
(e) Herbivores

Answer 1

(a) Autotrophs:

1. Autotrophs are organisms that prepare their own food through the process of photosynthesis.
2. Green plants, algae, and a few photosynthetic bacteria are examples of autotrophs.

(b) Heterotrophs:

1. Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot prepare their own food and depend upon producers or green plants and other animals for their food.
2. Cows, buffaloes, tigers, horses, and humans are examples of heterotrophs.

(c) Omnivores:

1. An omnivore can be defined as an organism that usually obtains its nutrients by feeding on both plants and animals.
2. Humans, crows, and cats are a few examples of omnivores.

(d) Carnivores:

1. Carnivores or carnivorous organisms rely on the meat and flesh of other animals for their food.
2. Tigers and lions are a few examples of carnivores.

(e) Herbivores:

1. Herbivores or herbivorous animals are those animals that feed on plants, leaves, fruits, and other plant-based food for nutrition.
2. Grasshoppers, cows, goats, giraffes, sheep are a few examples of herbivores.