What are heterotrophic algae?
1 Answer
Nov 22, 2015
Algae that are heterotrophic obtain nutrients from complex organic substances.
Explanation:
Algae that are heterotrophic obtain nutrients from complex organic substances. Thus, this type of algae is a consumer.
This is in contrast to autotrophs, which form their own organic substances from simple inorganic substances. They produce their own energy.