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Consumers that feed upon organism that other organism have killed?

Decomposers breakdown the dead things that no other animal wants and scavengers is organisms that eat dead animals or decaying plants. During transformation bacteria eats the dna and nutrients of other dead bacteria that is floating around.


Is a carnivore that feeds on the bodies of dead organisms?

No, a carnivore is an animal that eats only meat. Scavengers (hawks, vultures) eat dead animals and organisms like bacteria also feed on dead animals.


What do you call a bacteria who eats your dead skin?

The bacteria that feed on dead skin cells are called "commensal bacteria." They play a role in maintaining healthy skin by helping to regulate the skin's microbiome.


What type of bacteria feeds on dead things?

Bacteria that feed on dead organisms are called decomposers. I will explain how it works with plants. When plants are eaten by an animal or have died there are called ammonium compounds. Then ammonium compounds are decomposed by bacteria called decomposers and turned into nitrites. Then they get nitrified by bacteria called nitriying bacteria and turned into nitrates. Then the nitrates are absorbed by the roots of plants and the cycle starts again. There is a cycle that includes this that might help. Its called the nitrogen cycle.


What are organisms that feed on plant and animal remains and other dead matter?

Organisms that feed on plant and animal remains and other dead matter are known as decomposers. They play a crucial role in breaking down organic material and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. Examples include bacteria, fungi, worms, and insects like beetles.

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What happens when bacteria and fungi feed on dead animals and plants?

It gets ucky!


animals that feed on dead matter are called?

decomposers


What are animals that feed on dead organic matter called?

Fungus is the organism that feed on dead an decaying matter.Animals that feed on dead remains are called Scavengers eg Crow,Vulture.


What are animals that feed of the dead bodies of organisms?

Like a hawk, they eat animals that are already dead. They are called scavengers.


What are organisms that feed on plant and animals remains and other dead matter called?

Fungus is the organism that feed on dead an decaying matter.Animals that feed on dead remains are called Scavengers eg Crow,Vulture.


Consumers that feed upon organism that other organism have killed?

Decomposers breakdown the dead things that no other animal wants and scavengers is organisms that eat dead animals or decaying plants. During transformation bacteria eats the dna and nutrients of other dead bacteria that is floating around.


Is a carnivore that feeds on the bodies of dead organisms?

No, a carnivore is an animal that eats only meat. Scavengers (hawks, vultures) eat dead animals and organisms like bacteria also feed on dead animals.


What are the birds that eat dead animals called?

Vulture.


What do you call a bacteria who eats your dead skin?

The bacteria that feed on dead skin cells are called "commensal bacteria." They play a role in maintaining healthy skin by helping to regulate the skin's microbiome.


What is the role of an organism in the environment?

Feed, Breed, Die. Pretty much Well, bacteria are supposed to decompose dead animals.


Who are called the scavengers of the Earth?

Scavengers, in regards to animals, are those that feed on dead or injured animals. Some of these animals include:CondorsCrowsVulturesSharksBearsHyenasRats


What are the four types of consumers in an ecosystem?

Four type of consumer in ecosystem.Herbivores are animals that feed only on plants.Carnivores are animals that feed on other animals.Omnivores are animals that feed on both plants and animals.Saprobes are organisms that get nutrients by breaking down the remains of dead plants and animals. Examples of saprobes are bacteria and fungi.