saprophytes
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Autotrophs like plants are producers in ecosystems, whereas saprophytes are consumers.
Definition:Organisms capable of producing their own food by photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and many bacteria.
From autotrophs
Example:Saprophytes are different from autotrophs and heterotrophs that consume living organisms or organic matter that is still living.
Definition:Organisms that must consume other organisms or organic matter for nutrition; typically refers to animals and non-photosynthetic plants.
From heterotrophs
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