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No. If anything, scavengers supply energy to the decomposers. Scavengers eat dead animal carcasses, and then leave the rest. Decomposers let out strong enzymes that break down the carcass until there is nothing left but H2O, CO2, and nutrients which the decomposers absorb for energy.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoA SACANVENGER IS AN ANIMAL THAT EATS DEAD ANIMALS OR ANIMALS THAT EAT OTHER ANIMALS THAT HAD BEEN DEAD LIKE HYENAS, & VULTURES
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∙ 12y agoLet me tell u the answer right after my snack
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∙ 11y agoThey can eat dead animals. but this websitee should havee more answer about scanvergers!! Like wow :o forreal!!
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Are valtures decomposers?
No. They are scavengers, they eat carrion.
What is the importance of decomposes in an ecosystem?
the decomposers break down the dead organisms to where the scavengers can eat the organism that was broken down without the decomposers the scavengers will die
How are scavengers and decomposers the same?
Actually, decomposers and scavengers aren't the same. Decomposers are living things that decompose animals. Scavengers are living things that eat parts of dead organism.-Hope this helps!
What do Lapped-Faced vultures eat?
They eat carrions because they are scavengers and carrions are decomposers.
What eats skavengers?
Once scavengers die, decomposers eat the scavengers. Decomposers are worms, mushrooms,bugs, flies, and other insects and animals that feed on rotting flesh.
Why aren't decomposer's classed as scavengers?
=Because Decomposers break down dead food where as scavengers eat living thing=
What is the difference between a scavenger and a decomposer?
Decomposers- Convert waste into nutrients that can can be used by plants Scavengers- Go around and eat the remains of the already dead organisms.
What do decomposers and scavengers do?
They are both consumersThey both eat things that are generally already dead.
Who eats the dead remains of plants and aimals are?
Decomposers and scavengers eat the dead remains of plants and animals. Crows and vultures are examples of scavengers that eat dead meat.
Are polar bears scavengers or decomposers?
Polar bears are primarily carnivores but will eat carrion if available,
What do decomposers and scavengers in common?
They are both consumersThey both eat things that are generally already dead.
What are animals that only eat dead things called?
They are called 'decomposers'. They may also be called 'scavengers'.
