Living organisms that depend on other living organisms for their food are known as ______ .

Heterotrophs

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Phototrophs

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Autotrophs

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Chemotrophs

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Heterotrophs

An organism that cannot manufacture its own food and instead obtains its food and energy by taking in organic substances, usually plant or animal matter is a heterotroph. All animals, protozoans, fungi, and most bacteria are heterotrophs.

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