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Are protozoans autotrophic?

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No, they are heterotrophic.

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Are protozoan autotrophic?
They are heterotrophic, but there are a few members that can photosynthesize in addition to eating, such as Dinobryon.
An example of an autotrophic protozoan?
Amoebae
What are protozoans?
protozoan (a unicellular heterotrophic protist, such as an amoeba or a ciliate)
Are volvox autotrophic or autotrophic or both?
The volvox is autotrophic..
What eats protozoans?
Juvenile fish and crustaceans-other protozoans (Amoebas and cilates)