Bacteria that break down dead organisms are considered consumers. They are not the only consumers; any organism that feeds on another is a consumer.
Bacteria that break down dead organisms are considered consumers. They are not the only consumers; any organism that feeds on another is a consumer.
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.
bacteria
decomposer
a vulture
Scavenger.
Decomposer feeds and realese CO2 to the air
Both.
A decomposer
Bacteria collects nutrients from dead organisms.
Bacteria and other small organisms, such as insects are responsible for the decay of dead organisms.