Ecology Question:
What are autotrophic beings? What are heterotrophic beings?
Answer:
Autotrophic beings are those that can produce their own food, i.e., that make organic material from inorganic compounds. Heterotrophic beings are those that need to incorporate organic material to nourish them. Therefore, heterotrophs depend on the production of the autotrophs.
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