Autotroph

This autotroph is a bamboo plant that requires water and sunlight.

An autotroph is an organism that is able to produce its own organic energy from raw inorganic material. Autotrophs are known as the producers in the food chain, as they use their environments to produce energy and provide for the consumers. Through primary production, they form carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that consumers obtain during intake. Through photosynthesis, they release oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Examples: plants and algae.