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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heterotrophs
heterotrophs

herbivores
herbivores

carnivores
carnivores

trophic levels

Answer 1

The best term that describes consumers that feed on other organisms such as plants and animals for energy is heterotrophs. Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms. This category includes herbivores (which eat plants) and carnivores (which eat animals), but the broader term is heterotrophs.