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प्रश्न
What are autotrophs?
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उत्तर
Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food using simple inorganic substances from their environment. They do not rely on other organisms for nutrition.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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Which organisms belong to third and fourth trophic levels in the food chain comprising the following?
Rats, Plants, Hawk, Snakes
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(a) insufficient food supply from producer level
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