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They are called decomposers although they may have more specific names than that the general term is decomposer or more scientifically saprobes and detritivores
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What is a bacterium that feeds on dead things?
parasites
Whats the meaning of saprophyte?
an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium
What dretivore means?
A detrivore feeds on dead things.
What does saprotrophic litterally mean?
Sparotrophic feeders means any organism, esp a fungus or bacterium, that lives and feeds on dead organic matter
When is a bacterium defined as dead?
when is bacterium defined as dead
An organism that feeds on dead things day and night?
Scavenger.
Is a salamander a decomposers?
yes it feeds on wastes and eat other dead things
What is a decomposer animal?
An organism, usually a bacterium or fungus, that breaks down the cells of dead plants and animals into simpler substances. The decomposer feeds on dead materials. Dust mites or spider mites are animals that are decomposers.
What type of organism feeds on the remains of dead things instead of hunting for it foods?
DECOMPOSER
A living thing that feeds on and break down dead things?
Decomposers feed on dead and decayingt matter, breaking it down.
What is the definition of a composer in science?
a composer is an organism that feeds on living organism
What is another term for bacterium?
If your are asking about the virus which feeds on bacteria then it is BACTERIOPHAGE
