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What are the saprotroph?
saprotroph derive nutrition from dead, decaying matter .example.fungi
An organism that decomposes decaying organisms leaf litter and other types of dead organic matter is called a?
Such organisms are called decomposers, which include micro fungi and bacteria . They decompose dead and decaying organic matter. An organism that decomposes decaying organisms leaf litter and other types of dead organic matter is called a saprobe, saprotroph ,saprophytic .
What do you understand by saprophytes?
Saprophytes are the plants which derive their food from the dead and decaying organic matter
Which organism obtains its energy from dead or decaying matter?
An organism that absorbs food from decayed organisms and such, are called Decomposers.
What is the decaying organic matter is soil called?
Decaying organic matter in the soil is called humus. When it is added to the soil deliberately, it is called compost.
Which organism obtains its energy from dead or decaying matter groundhog?
The organism that obtains its energy from dead or decaying matter is a decomposer. Examples of decomposers include fungi, bacteria, and certain insects. Groundhogs, on the other hand, are herbivores and primarily consume live plant material. They do not obtain energy from dead or decaying matter.
Decaying plant and animal matter is called?
the decaying matter in soil is called humus.
What is the scientific definition of decomposer?
An organism that breaks dead or decaying organic matter into smaller compounds.
What is the scientific term for an organism that feeds on dead or decaying matter?
a decomposer i think, but im not sure
What is a saprophyte-?
A saprophyte is an organism that feeds on decaying matter by secreting enzymes onto the decaying matter and then absorbing what the enzymes have broken it down into. Most saprophytes are bacteria and fungi.
What is the breaking down or decaying matter called?
Decomposition.
What is something that obtains its energy by feeding on dead or decaying matter is called a?
That is called a scavenger. An example of a scavenger is a vulture. Also a decomposer such as fungi. They feed of decaying matter.
