Heterotrophs That Obtain Energy and Carbon by Feeding on Both

question 16

Multiple Choice

Heterotrophs that obtain energy and carbon by feeding on both animal and plant materials are called ____.  

• A) detritivores
• B) herbivores
• C) carnivores
• D) omnivores
• E) decomposers

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