In heterotrophs, energy for life processes is obtained through the consumption of autotrophs. Some heterotrophs examples include members of the second and third trophic levels in an ecosystem. This article will discuss the types of heterotrophs, their meaning, and their role in the ecosystem. Heterotrophs meaning Heterotrophs are living things that cannot produce their own … Read more
The question of what animals live in the desert is a result of wanting to know the desert animals, their habitat, and their behavior. This article will take a closer look at some desert animals especially their description, habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction, population, and the threats that these animals that live in the desert have … Read more
What are mammals? Mammals are animals that belong to the class Mammalia and they are characterized by the presence of hair or furs and the possession of mammary glands. Animals that are mammals are one of the most evolved species in the animal kingdom, belonging to the Vertebrata order. Definition of mammals Mammals are those … Read more
What are omnivores? Omnivores is a combination of the Latin words “Omnis” which means everything and “Vorare” which means to eat or devour. When these two Latin words are combined it gives the meaning of omnivores as animals or organisms that devour or eat everything, both plants and animals. These animals eat different materials on a regular … Read more
What are carnivores? Carnivores are groups of animals that prefer to eat only meat (the flesh of other animals). These organisms or animals are sometimes referred to as predators, and the animals they hunt and kill are called prey. Carnivores play a vital role in the food web (an illustration of which animals eat another … Read more
What are herbivores? Herbivores are groups of animals that are plant eaters; they feed primarily on autotrophs (plants), and they range in size from small animals like the little insect called the aphid to the giant mammal known as the elephant. These organisms hold a key position in the food web (this is the hierarchal description … Read more
The animals in the rainforest are those species of animals that have developed cells, tissues, and organs that can survive in the rainforest habitat. This article like the previous one (the arctic animals) takes a close look at these amazing animals’ habitat, diet, reproduction, threats, conservation, and description. List of 30 amazing tropical rainforest animals … Read more
The Arctic animals are species of animals that are found and known to live and survive in the Arctic tundra region. These animals may be terrestrial animals, birds, or aquatic animals. Some of these arctic animals can be seen when you take a visit to the gate of the arctic national park in Alaska. Before … Read more
