Question

classify each of the following organisms as an autotroph or a heterotroph. put an a in front of those that are autotrophs and an h in front of those that are heterotrophs. 1. alligator 2. squirrel 3. maple tree 4. whale 5. moss 6. siberian tiger 7. daffodil 8. rhinoceros 9. dandelion 10. rabbit 11. tomato 12. cockroach

Explanation:

Autotrophs can produce their own food through photosynthesis (plants usually), while heterotrophs must consume other organisms for energy. Plants are autotrophs and animals are heterotrophs.

Answer:

1. H. Alligator
2. H. Squirrel
3. A. Maple tree
4. H. Whale
5. A. Moss
6. H. Siberian tiger
7. A. Daffodil
8. H. Rhinoceros
9. A. Dandelion
10. H. Rabbit
11. A. Tomato
12. H. Cockroach