Question

based on the food chain in the diagram, select the statement(s) that accurately describe the living organism as an autotroph or heterotroph. the grasses represents a heterotroph. the small bird represents a heterotroph. the snail represents an autotroph. decomposers such as worms and bacteria in the soil are heterotrophs. the large bird represents a heterotroph. the grasses represents an autotroph. decomposers such as worms and bacteria in the soil are autotrophs.

Explanation:

• Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants like grasses via photosynthesis).
• Heterotrophs consume other organisms for food. Small birds, large birds, snails eat other organisms. Decomposers (worms, bacteria) break down dead organic matter (consume, so heterotrophs).

Answer:

• The small bird represents a heterotroph.
• Decomposers such as worms and bacteria in the soil are heterotrophs.
• The large bird represents a heterotroph.
• The grasses represents an autotroph.