Organisms that obtain their food from non-living material are called ________.

Autotrophs

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Epiphytes

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Parasites

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Saprophytes

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Solution

The correct option is D Saprophytes
Saprophytes are plants and animals which live on dead material and obtain their nutrients by breaking down organic matter.
Autotrophs produce their own food using light, water, carbon dioxide and minerals.
Epiphytes grow on the surface of another plant and derive their moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, water, or from debris accumulating around it. They prepare their own food.
Parasites live on or in a host organism and get their food from or at the expense of their host.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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