DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Another name for an autotroph is autophyte. It can also be called a producer for its capacity to produce its own food. Examples are shown in the autotroph picture below. Plants, lichens, and algae are examples of autotrophs capable of photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because they derive their energy directly from the sun to produce food for themselves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Autotrophs are organisms that can make their own food using inorganic materials. They either use water, carbon dioxide, and energy from sunlight or use a variety of chemicals to prepare food. Since autotrophs produce their own food, they are also called primary producers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Autotrophs are also known as producers.