Biology
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| Sl. No. | Autotrophs | Heterotrophs |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The organisms which synthesize their own food are known as Autotrophs. | The organisms which cannot synthesize their own food are known as Heterotrophs. |
| 2. | They synthesize their food by Photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. | They derive their nutrition from autotrophs. |
| 3. | Example: Plants, Algae | Example: Animals, Fungi |
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