they are consumers
Insects are consumers. Generally if something is not a plant, then it's a consumer. If it eats dead things then it is a scavenger. Fungi are decomposers.
they are consumers
There are many, many species of insects - some are primary consumers, and some are secondary consumers. A primary consumer eats producers (plants), and is also known as a herbivore. An example of an insect that is a herbivore is the cicada. A secondary consumer is also known as a carnivore. It consumes primary consumers (herbivores). An example of a carnivorous insect is the Sand wasp.
The short answer is: other animals. The short answer isn't likely to be sufficient for a biology test though. It's best to understand what kinds of consumers exist, and how they interact with producers. The food chain (or energy chain): PRODUCERS. These organisms receive their energy directly from the sun. Plants are the most common producers. CONSUMERS. These organisms receive their energy by eating other organisms. Their bodies then convert their food into energy. - PRIMARY CONSUMERS or HERBIVORES. These organisms eat producers. - SECONDARY CONSUMERS or CARNIVORES. These organisms eat primary consumers. - TERITIARY CONSUMERS. These are also carnivores. More specifically, they are carnivores who eat secondary consumers. Example: Producer = plant Primary consumer = insect (eats plant) Secondary consumer = small bird (eats insect) Tertiary consumer = large bird of prey (eats small bird)
Most decomposers are insects. Flies, maggots, beetles, ants and roaches are forms of insect decomposers. Other decomposers known as scavengers are vultures, hyenas, and possums.
Insects are consumers. Generally if something is not a plant, then it's a consumer. If it eats dead things then it is a scavenger. Fungi are decomposers.
they are consumers
econdary consumers
Wasps are not decomposers. They are predators that primarily feed on other insects and play a role in controlling insect populations. Decomposers are organisms like bacteria, fungi, and some insects that break down dead organic matter.
Yes, aquatic insect nymphs are consumers in their ecosystems. They typically feed on organic matter, algae, and smaller aquatic organisms, playing a crucial role in the food web. As they grow, nymphs can also serve as prey for larger animals, further integrating them into the aquatic food chain.
It depends on the species. Insect larvae may be decomposers, predators, herbivores, or parasites.
When a plant (i.e. banana), animal, or insect dies, "decomposers" (i.e. bacteria, fungi, worms) come along to eat it; breaking "the banana" down in to tiny pieces which is then used by the soil as nutrients.
Lions are consumers because they obtain their energy by consuming other organisms, typically herbivores like zebra or antelope. They do not produce their own food through photosynthesis, making them a part of the food chain as a secondary or tertiary consumer.
not always, some are decomposers, too
There are many, many species of insects - some are primary consumers, and some are secondary consumers. A primary consumer eats producers (plants), and is also known as a herbivore. An example of an insect that is a herbivore is the cicada. A secondary consumer is also known as a carnivore. It consumes primary consumers (herbivores). An example of a carnivorous insect is the Sand wasp.
Many insects are decomposers as they consume dead materials, but not all insects are decomposers. Honey bees would not be considered decomposers. Termites would be considered decomposers.
Many insects are decomposers as they consume dead materials, but not all insects are decomposers. Honey bees would not be considered decomposers. Termites would be considered decomposers.