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Yes parasites do live on dead organic matter as it depends on the dead organism for food.
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Plantlike organisms that live on dead organic matter?
Fungi these are simple plant like organisms that live on dead organic matter read you book
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.
Are demodex folliculorum parasites?
Demodex folliculorum are intradermal parasites. They live in pores and hair follicles.
Do detritivores live in the Sahara?
No, detritivores do not live in the Sahara. Detritivores usually live in soil containing decomposing organic matter, but they can also live in marine ecosystems.
Are maggots parasites?
No; maggots live on dead creatures, parasites on living animals or plants. Nibf: depends what type of maggots are u talking about? common housefly, then no, but in malaysia there's a fly called the botfly and they are parasitic they eat your flesh until u remove them.
Plantlike organisms that live on dead organic matter?
Fungi these are simple plant like organisms that live on dead organic matter read you book
Why are saprophytes called saprophytes?
They Live of live or Dead Organic matter
How do saprophyte live?
These are parasites and must live on dead matter to survive. They are important because they help to break down this matter and recycle it.
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.
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)
Whyi is good air flow necessary for the decomposition of the organic matter?
Because the organisms that live on the organic matter (saprophytic organisms-that means organisms that live on dead organic matter) need oxygen to respire, because they need oxygen for energy to break down the O.M :) Hope I helped
Can some fungi live as saprophytes and also as parasites?
Yes, a few fungi are parasitic. Not all of them.
Are there dead parasites in cheeseburgers?
No, they are cooked so the parasites die. In some cases, they do live. This can lead to issues like food poisoning.
What is organisms which live on dead matter is called?
saprophyte Next answer below I agree, the term saprophyte or saprotroph would be used for fungi, which digest the dead leaves or animal matter saprotrophically. Also, some worms are called detritivores as they break down dead organic matter, particularly plant matter.
Are mushroom parasites or saprophytes?
They are saprophytes because they live on other decaying matter for their food
Do insects live the ocean?
As a matter of fact,yes. Some include spiders, and certain parasites.
What does a parasite live off of?
Parasites live off of living organisms. They include things such as lice, fleas, and fungus. Saprophytes, on the other hand, live off of decaying matter, and would include fly larvae (maggots).
