Animals that eat other animals are classified as Heterotrophs. Heterotrophs obtain their energy and nutrients by consuming other organisms, which can include plants and other animals.
- Producers are organisms that create their own food, typically through photosynthesis (e.g., plants).
- Autotrophs are similar to producers; they can produce their own food from inorganic substances.
- Prey refers specifically to animals that are hunted and eaten by predators, rather than a classification of how they obtain energy.
So the correct answer is Heterotrophs.