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Autotrophs create their own food (for example plants). These get eaten by primary consumers (herbivores) - which are then eaten by secondary consumers (carnivores).
Therefore autotrophs are the original source of food for carnivores.
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∙ 14y agoAutotroph- organisms that make their own food
Heterotroph- any organism that needs to eat food because they are unable to make it
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∙ 14y agoAutotrophs use light or chemical energy to change it so they can use it. Heterotrophs have to consume autotrophs to get the necessary energy.
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∙ 15y agoAutotrophs use light or chemical energy to change it so they can use it. Heterotrophs have to consume autotrophs, or other heterotrophs, to get the necessary energy.
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Why are autotrophs called producers in an ecosystem?
Autotrophs are called the producers in an ecosystem because they are the first layer of energy. This is because they produce their own food using photosynthesis.
Which group in an ecosytem performs photosynthesis?
Autotrophs Producers
Which organisms in the food web are producers-?
Autotrophs are the organisms in the food web that are producers. Green plants are examples of producers.
What is the difference between autotroph and producer?
They are the same. Autotrophs have the name producers. They use sunlight and convert it to energy via the photosynthesis reaction.
Do heterotrophs support autotrophs in the food chain?
No, Autotrophs are producers that make their own food for example plants using light for photosynthesis. Heterotrophs eat the autotrophs, so really autotrophs support the heterotrophs in the cycle.
Are autotrophs producers or consumers?
Producers.
What are autotrophs and producers?
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Are autotrophs known as producers?
Yes, they are.
What is a synonym for autotrophs?
Autotrophs are plants, and may be referred to as autophytes or producers.
What is the difference between heterotrphs ans autorophs?
Autotrophs are producers, or organisms that make their own food. Heterotrophs are organisms that eat the autotrophs. They don't make their own food.
Why are autotrophs called producers in an ecosystem?
Autotrophs are called the producers in an ecosystem because they are the first layer of energy. This is because they produce their own food using photosynthesis.
What is the relationship between the sun and the producers?
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What are some autotrophs and How are they made autotrophs?
Some autotrophs/producers are: Wheat Fungi Algae Cacti Trees Shrubs They are made autotrophs because they can produce their own food.
What are autotrophs that make food for the entire community?
Producers
What are organisms that make there own food?
producers
Which group in an ecosytem performs photosynthesis?
Autotrophs Producers
What do aquatic producers eat?
Aquatic producers are known as autotrophs. Autotrophs make their own food hence the why they are called producers. They are plants, so they generate their own energy/food out of sunlight + water + carbon dioxide.
