What is an autorotroph?

Answer 1

An autorotroph is a plant, or anything that can make its own food through photosynthesis. Organisms that eat autorotrophs are called heterotrophs.

Answer 2

An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food through processes like photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Autotrophs are able to convert inorganic substances into organic compounds, serving as the foundation of most ecosystems. Examples of autotrophs include plants, algae, and some bacteria.