Re: Is a honeybee a heteretroph or an autotroph?

This is an interesting question since I usually associate the definitions of heterotroph and autotroph with micro-organisms, like bacteria. However I see no reason why these terms can not be used with animals, like insects. To determine whether a honeybee is a heterotroph or autotroph we should first define each term.

• A heterotroph is a living organism which gets its food by eating other organisms OR by eating products produced by other organisms.
• An autotroph can make its own food, usually using the energy from the sun. A honeybee uses the nectar from flowers to make honey which it can then eat.

Hope this helps.

Chris