Question

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)
Responses

carnivores
carnivores

herbivores
herbivores

heterotrophs
heterotrophs

trophic levels

Answer 1

heterotrophs

Heterotrophs are organisms that obtain energy and organic carbon by consuming other organisms (plants, animals, or both). Carnivores and herbivores are specific types of heterotrophs; "trophic levels" is a different concept.