Which of the following heterotroph indirectly depends on autotrophs for its survival?

Rat

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Tapeworm

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Grasshopper

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Grasshopper

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Solution

The correct option is B
Tapeworm

Tapeworm is a parasite which obtains nutrition from the body of its host. The host indirectly depends on plants for its food. Banyan tree is autotrophic. Grasshopper and rat directly depend on plants as they consume plants and plant products as food.

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