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Is an insect a producer consumer or decomposer?

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.


Are aquatic insect nymphs consumers or decomposers?

they are consumers


Is an insect a primary or secondary consumer?

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.


What typeof food would a teritiary consumer eat?

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)


Animals that are decomposers?

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.

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Is an insect a producer consumer or decomposer?

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.


Are aquatic insect nymphs consumers or decomposers?

they are consumers


The food chain that includes insect- eating birds is?

econdary consumers


Are wasps decomposers?

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.


Is a aquatic insect nymphs consumer?

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.


Are insect larvae decomposers?

It depends on the species. Insect larvae may be decomposers, predators, herbivores, or parasites.


Is a banana a decomposer?

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.


Are lions consumers or producers?

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.


Animals that insect are carnivores?

not always, some are decomposers, too


Is an insect a primary or secondary consumer?

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.


Is a insect a decompose?

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.


Is an insect a decompose?

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.