Taj incorrectly states that autotrophs are also known as consumers that need to feed on other organisms, including plants and animals, to gain energy. Which of the following best describes consumers that feed on other organisms such as plants and animals for energy?(1 point)

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trophic levels
trophic levels

heterotrophs
heterotrophs

herbivores
herbivores

carnivores

Answer 1

The best description for consumers that feed on other organisms, including plants and animals, for energy is heterotrophs. Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms for energy.