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Yes it is not a plant animal bacteria or protist though but they are living
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∙ 9y agoFungi normally eat detritus, which is matter that is already decaying. This can be different types of plants, as well as animals.
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∙ 13y agoyes they do. fungi feed on both living and dead matter.
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∙ 6y agoThey must eat other organisms because they cannot photosynthesise.
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Why do you think that animals that feed on water plants spend most of their near the top while predators and animals that feed on dead remains can live lower down?
That is because that the predators that feed on the dead are looking for dead animals. Most of the dead animals are on the ground, unless they magically can fly when they are dead. Many water plants are at the top, so the animals that feed on them stay where to food is
Do fungi usually form symbiotic associations with animals and bacteria?
No, fungi can live without a relationship with animals or bacteria.
Why are fungi classified as decomposers?
A fungi is considered a saprophyte because of the spores that cover its trunk and body. A very common example is a mushroom, as mushrooms are covered in spore.
What do you call a parasitic fungi?
the ones that live on animals are called zoopathogenic fungi the ones that live on plants are called phytopathogenic fungi it also includes mycophthorous fungi which live on mushrooms these fungi cause diseases on various living things
Can fungi transfer food into energy?
No, fungi live on other organisms and feed off of them. they are parasites, not plants
Does fungi feed on live plants and animals?
Yup it does.
Why is scavenging an example of a eater-eaten relationship?
scavenging is an example of an eater-eaten relationship because animals who feed on the dead animals may be eaten by other live animals when they are dead....For Example; Vultures feed on dead animals but when the vulture is dead another live animal will feed on it and when that live animal becomes dead another animal will feed on its dead body and so on...
What decomposer lives in Africa?
There are several kinds of decomposers that live in Africa. A few are termites, earthworms, insects, fungi, and bacteria.
What lives on the dead animals?
Lice and flies usually live on bodies of dead animals or feed on them.
Why do you think that animals that feed on water plants spend most of their near the top while predators and animals that feed on dead remains can live lower down?
That is because that the predators that feed on the dead are looking for dead animals. Most of the dead animals are on the ground, unless they magically can fly when they are dead. Many water plants are at the top, so the animals that feed on them stay where to food is
Do bacteria and fungi live on dead or alive animals?
Both - they will utilise dead or living tissue to survive. However - they're more commonly found on dead material.
Do fungi usually form symbiotic associations with animals and bacteria?
No, fungi can live without a relationship with animals or bacteria.
Why are fungi called saprophytes?
That is like saying "Are humans vegetarians?" Because fungi are a range of eaters! From parasites (feeders on live plants, trees and organisms) to saprophytes (Feeders of dead material) to mycorrhizical fungi. (Fungi which get energy by making relationships with trees and evenly sharing nutrients)
Where do imperfect fungi live?
They live in the host cells of humans and animals.
Fungi grows where?
Fungi are found all around the world and grow in a wide range of habitats, including deserts. Most grow on land (terrestrial) environments, but several species live only in aquatic habitats. Most fungi live in either soil or dead matter, and many are symbionts of plants, animals, or other fungi.
Why are fungi classified as decomposers?
A fungi is considered a saprophyte because of the spores that cover its trunk and body. A very common example is a mushroom, as mushrooms are covered in spore.
What do you call a parasitic fungi?
the ones that live on animals are called zoopathogenic fungi the ones that live on plants are called phytopathogenic fungi it also includes mycophthorous fungi which live on mushrooms these fungi cause diseases on various living things
