Heterotrophs are the opposite of autotrophs, rather than producing their own energy from inorganic sources they instead consume other organisms to obtain the energy from those consumed organisms. Heterotrophs are the dominant organisms of the food chain as they consume autotrophs for their stored energy. Examples of heterotrophs would be animals like birds, felines or even humans as we too eat autotrophs (fruits and vegetables) in order to receive nutrients to maintain a balanced diet.
Sources:
Mrs. Beethe's notes.
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