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Organism that eat dead organic matter?
Fungus feeds on dead matter.Animals that feed on dead remains are called Scavengers eg Crow,Vulture etc
Organic matter that can be a source of energy?
An organism that absorbs food from dead organisms and waste is called a?
A decomposer is an organism that breaks down the organic matter of dead organisms to supply itself with nutrients. In doing so, decomposers leave behind nutrients that become a part of the soil and replenish the ecosystem's nutrients. This leads to a greater amount of production of organic compounds.
If energy and matter cannot be destroyed ehat happens to energy and matter when an organism is eaten?
It's dead
How does fungi get its energy?
From the breakdown and absorption of organic matter. Detritus, actually.
What is the scientific definition of decomposer?
An organism that breaks dead or decaying organic matter into smaller compounds.
What is an organism that obtains its energy from nonliving organic matter?
An organism that obtains its energy from nonliving organic matter is called a producer. Producers create their own energy and don't eat other organisms.
A protist that obtains its food from dead organic matter or from the dead body of another organism is called a?
Generally protists help in decomposition of dead organic matter by feeding on them.Such type of protists or bacteria are called saprophytes
What term refers to an organism that obtains its nutrition from dead organisms?
A decomposer is an organism that breaks down the organic matter of other dead organisms to feed itself. It takes quite a while for a dead organism to decompose.
How does organic matter become humus?
Organic matter breaks down (decays) to form humus.
What does bacteria do in decomposer?
breaks down organic matter
What is a organic matter?
Organic matter (or organic material) is matter that has come from a once-living organism; is capable of decay, or the product of decay; or is composed of organic compounds. The definition of organic matter varies upon the subject it is being used for.
How does organic matter get into the soil?
Organic matter is matter that is from living sources, such as animal manure, leaves, grass clippings etc. As the organic matter breaks down, worms, grubs and microorganisms incorporate it into the soil.
What do you call the organisms that act on dead plants and animals?
An organism that creates energy from the organic matter of dead plants or animals is called a decomposer. Most bacteria and fungi are decomposers.
Which type of organism is required to decompose organic matter?
fungi
What are the Detritivore that breaks down organic matter?
fungi and bacteria
What is detritivore that breaks down organic matter into simpler compounds?
decomposer
