OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is another name for an autotroph?
A
Herbivore
B
Producer
C
Consumer
D
Decomposer
Explanation: 

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: -synonyms: autophyte, autophytic plant, autotrophic organism, producer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because they derive their energy directly from the sun to produce food for themselves.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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