Which kind of organism is a autotroph

Explanation:

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An autotroph is an organism that is able to produce its own food, which are usually complex organic substances from simple inorganic substances.

Unlike heterotrophs, they are not dependent on other organisms for their source of energy.

In the flow of energy in an ecosystem, they are commonly referred to as producers because other organisms, mostly animals are dependent on them for energy. This autotrophic ability is a characteristics of most plants, green algae and photosynthetic bacteria.

Autotrophs are in two category viz;

1. Photoautotrophs; which use light as a source of energy to power the synthesis of organic substances in a process called photosynthesis. These organisms possess pigments that makes them capable to capture the photons of light. Examples are green plants, green algae etc.

2. Chemoautotrophs, which use chemical inorganic compounds e.g Hydrogen sulfide, ammonia etc. as a source of energy to synthesize their food. Examples include archaebacteria

plant because they survive by water, sunlight, ex.

explanation:

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.