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| is a organism that is able to capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and use |
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| is the first producer of energy-rich-compounds that are that are later used by other organisms |
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| is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy, normally from the Sun, into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the organisms' activities. |
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| is a process in which chemical energy is used to produce carbohydrates |
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| An organism that is unable to synthesize its own organic carbon-based compounds from inorganic sources, hence, feeds on organic matter produced by, or available in, other organisms. |
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| is an organism that that relies on other organisms for its energy and food supply; also called a heterotroph. |
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| is an organism that obtains energy by eating animals. |
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| is an organism that obtains energy by eating only plants. |
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| is a animal that consumes the carcasses of other animals. |
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| is a organism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals. |
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| is a organism that breaks down and obtains energy from dead organic matter. |
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| is a organism that feeds on plant and animal remains and other dead matter. |
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