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Why are all plants not heterotrophs?

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Myco-heterotrophs are found among a number of plant groups. All monotropes and non-photosynthetic orchids are full myco-heterotrophs, as is the non-photosynthetic liverwort Cryptothallus. Partial myco-heterotrophy is common in the Gentian family, with a few genera such as Voyria being fully myco-heterotrophic; in photosynthetic orchids; and in a number of other plant groups. read more

Most plants use photosynthesis to produce food in the form of sugar. Plants are not the only organisms classified as autotrophs, although they are one of the most well-known examples. Phytoplankton, algae and some types of bacteria are also able to make their own food. read more

Heterotrophs contrast with autotrophs, such as plants and algae, which can use energy from sunlight(photoautotrophs) or inorganic compounds (lithoautotrophs) to produce organic compounds such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from inorganic carbon dioxide. read more

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