Question

figure 9 - 3 the lives of heterotrophs herons are heterotrophs that get their energy by eating other organisms, such as fish. compare and contrast how are heterotrophs and autotrophs similar? how are they different? notebook

Explanation:

Heterotrophs and autotrophs are both organisms that need energy to survive. Autotrophs make their own food (e.g., plants via photosynthesis). Heterotrophs get energy by consuming other organisms (e.g., herons eating fish).

Answer:

Similarity: Both need energy for life processes. Difference: Autotrophs produce their own food; heterotrophs consume other organisms for food.