Modes of Nutrition in Living Organisms

The video explores various modes of nutrition in organisms, including saprotrophic, parasitic, holozoic, heterotrophic, autotrophic, and mixotrophic. It explains how different organisms acquire nutrients, with examples like fungi, parasites, and higher animals. The video also discusses the unique case of the pitcher plant, which uses both autotrophic and heterotrophic modes. The session concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

Describe the autotrophic mode of nutrition and how it differs from heterotrophic nutrition.

What are mixotrophs and how do they acquire their nutrients?

Can you identify any other organisms that fall under the category of mixotrophs?