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Organisms that CAN’T photosynthesize and must get their energy by

eating other organisms are called

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They are called consumers, primary-consumers/herbivores eat plants
Secondary or higher consumers are carnivorous organisms who eat other animals/fungi

You could also called them animals or fungi, as both cannot photosynthesize.

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they are called as consumers & in particular if the eat others then carnivorous. 
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