In All Ecosystems, Heterotrophs Are Completely Dependent on the Productivity

question 45

Multiple Choice

In all ecosystems, heterotrophs are completely dependent on the productivity of all the following groups of organisms EXCEPT:

• A)animals.
• B)autotrophs.
• C)photosynthetic bacteria.
• D)plants.
• E)algae

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