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What is the correct term for organisms that consume other living organisms in order to gain matter and nutrients?(1 point)

detritivores

decomposers

heterotrophs

autotrophs

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heterotrophs

Explanation: Heterotrophs obtain matter and nutrients by consuming other organisms. Detritivores and decomposers eat or break down dead organic matter; autotrophs make their own food.