A cockroach is a type of heterotroph called a scavenger. Unlike an autotroph, a heterotroph is not capable of producing its own food. It relies on an autotroph for its food. A scavenger, in particular, likes to eat leftovers of things or dead animals.
Yes, a cockroach is a heterotroph because it obtains nutrients and energy by consuming organic matter from its environment. Cockroaches are scavengers and feed on a variety of decaying organic material.
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