n.异养生物(从其他生物体获取有机食物)

Heterotrophs are organisms that obtain their nutrients by consuming other living organisms.
异养生物是指通过摄取其他生物来获取营养的生物。
Herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores are all examples of heterotrophs because they cannot produce their own food.
食草动物、食肉动物和杂食动物都是异养生物的例子，因为它们不能自己生产食物。
Fungi, animals, and most bacteria are heterotrophs, depending on organic matter for survival.
真菌、动物和大多数细菌是异养生物，依靠有机物质生存。
Unlike autotrophs, heterotrophs cannot synthesize their own food from inorganic substances.
与自养生物不同，异养生物不能从无机物质中合成自己的食物。
Humans, being heterotrophic, require a diet consisting of plants or animals to sustain themselves.
作为异养生物，人类需要以植物或动物为食才能维持生命。
Heterotrophs play a critical role in the food chain as consumers of primary producers like plants.
作为初级生产者（如植物）的消费者，异养生物在食物链中扮演着关键角色。
Protozoa, which are unicellular eukaryotes, are primarily heterotrophic in nature.
原生动物是单细胞真核生物，本质上主要是异养的。
The term 'heterotroph' comes from Greek words meaning 'other feeder,' indicating that they feed on other organisms.
“异养”这个词来源于希腊语，意为“他物食者”，表明它们以其他生物为食。
Parasites are a type of heterotroph that derive their nutrients from a host organism without killing it.
寄生虫是一种异养生物，它们从宿主身上获取营养而不杀死宿主。
Decomposers, such as fungi and bacteria breaking down dead organic matter, are also heterotrophic organisms.
分解者，如分解死亡有机物质的真菌和细菌，也是异养生物。