Animals are ……… that must obtain carbon and energy by eating other organisms. A Autotrophs B Oligotrophs C Heterotrophs D Multitrophs E Unitrophs
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They do not need to eat other organisms to obtain carbon and energy. So, option A (Autotrophs) is not the correct answer. Oligotrophs are organisms that can survive in environments with low nutrient levels. This does not necessarily mean they obtain carbon and Show more…
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