noun as in strong fondness

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heterotrophs, autotrophs, non-parasitic

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Example:Unlike siphonostomes, which are heterotrophs that derive nourishment from hosts, some truly autotrophic organisms can produce their own food.

Definition:Organisms that cannot synthesize their own food and must consume organic matter to obtain energy and nutrients.

From heterotrophs

Example:Autotrophs, such as plants, are in contrast to siphonostomes, which lack the ability to synthesize their own food.

Definition:Organisms that are capable of synthesizing their own food, typically through light-dependent reactions (in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria) or chemosynthesis (in certain bacteria).

From autotrophs

Example:Many aquatic animals that are not siphonostomes live non-parasitic lifestyles, relying on photosynthesis or hunting for their sustenance.

Definition:Not parasitic; not living off or deriving sustenance from other organisms or hosts.

From non-parasitic