The category of organisms that get their energy and nutrients by feeding on the tissues,wastes,or remains of other organisms are generally called ____.

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Consumers are organisms that feed on other organisms to obtain energy and nutrients. This includes herbivores (consume plants), carnivores (consume other animals), and omnivores (consume both plants and animals). Producers, such as plants, create their own energy through photosynthesis, while prokaryotes and archaea are categories of unicellular organisms with distinct characteristics.

The Category of Organisms That Get Their Energy and Nutrients