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Microbe that causes decay or breakdown of dead plants and animals?
Fungi and bacteria.
What are bacteria that live on dead organic matter called?
Saprophytes are a classification of bacteria that gets their nutrition from dead organic matter. These are more commonly called decomposers.
Which organisms are responsible for recycling matter back into the ecosystem?
Decomposers such as bacteria and fungi are responsible for the breakdown of organic matter, releasing nutrients into the soil. Detritivores vary depending on the ecosystem (e.g. in some forest ecosystems, woodlice and earthworms help in breaking down dead matter).Hope this helps. :)
Are bacteria important to the planet as a decomposer of dead organic matter?
no
What are ocean bacteria that break down dead fish and plants catergorized as?
Ocean bacteria that break down matter such as dead fish and dead plants are categorized as decomposers.
What is microorganism present in non living matter can lead to new micro organism?
Bacteria can be found in dead matter and they can produce more bacteria.
What does ambeoa eat?
Amoebas mainly eat bacteria or dead organic matter.
How do detritivores increase the rate of decay?
Detrivores eat dead and decaying matter. They speed up the breakdown of dead organic matter because the decomposers don't have to break it down in its entirety.
Do parasites live on dead organic matter?
Yes parasites do live on dead organic matter as it depends on the dead organism for food.
Explain the differences between parasitic and saprophytic bacteria?
Parasitic bacteria feed off living things/bacteria while saprophytic bacteria live on dead matter
What types of microorganisms are the most beneficial to other organisms in an ecosystem?
If you're on Study Island this is the answer. Bacteria that decompose dead matter and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Breakdown the bodies of dead animals and plants?
Microorganism including Bacteria and Fungi .
