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Organisms which feed on other organisms are called heterotrophs. They must make use of other organismsâ?? fats, carbohydrates and proteins, because they cannot produce their own energy from photosynthesis.

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What is ingestive heterotroph?

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Is a cockroach a heterotroph?

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