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An organism that obtains energy from other organisms is called?

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The answer is a consumer
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Answer:

primary consumer or autotroph

Step-by-step explanation:

An autotroph or primary producer is an organism that produces complex organic compounds (such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) from simple substances present in its surroundings, generally using energy from light (photosynthesis) or inorganic chemical reactions (chemosynthesis).

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