What are some examples of heterotrophic organisms?

Examples of Heterotrophs. Not all plants are autotrophic; a few are actually heterotrophic. The European mistletoe is a parasitic plant, surviving off of a host plant. Other plants, such as pitcher plants, are carnivorous and feed on other organisms, like insects. You are a heterotroph. Your dog, cat, bird, fish, etc. read more

Heterotrophs are animals and organisms that eat autotrophs (producers) in order to survive. Some categories of heterotrophs include herbivores (plant eaters), carnivores (meat eaters), omnivores (plant and meat eaters), and lastly scavengers (foraging). read more

Some examples of heterotrophic organisms are animals, Many bacteria, and fungi. Heterotrophic is an organism that can't make its own food. read more