What is the role of the autotrophs in any food chain?
Lesson 5.05
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- Autotrophs make the food that consumers eat
-Autotrophs turn light energy into food energy
-Without autotrophs, heterotrophs would starve
Autotrophs are defined by their capability to create their own food source through light energy (generally), in turn creating a food source for consumers (heterotrophs).