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A heterotroph cannot produce its own food and must therefore consume other organisms to live. All animals and fungi are heterotrophs.

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The type of heterotroph that eats animals is known as a carnivore. Carnivores obtain nutrients and energy by consuming the flesh of other animals.

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Heterotrophs are animals and organisms that eat autotrophs, or producers. Carnivores and omnivores are examples of heterotrophs that eat animals.

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A carnivorous predator.

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Omnivores and carnivores eat other animals.

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Yes. Autotrophs produce their own food (i.e. plants). Heterotrophs eat other organisms to obtain their food for energy

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An animal that eats herbivores is a carnivore. If it is dead, then scavengers will eat it, or decomposers will feed on it until all of it is gone.

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