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saprotrophs depend on dead and decaying matter for their food neds. it releases enzymes in their surrounding environmentto break down complex food into organic matter and then absorbs this simple organic food to obtain energy.
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∙ 14y agoSaprotrophs are are the organisms that feed on dead or decaying organisms.
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How does saprotrophs obtain there nutrition?
basically acids digest food in our stomach
What are Multicellular organisms that obtain food by breaking down decaying material?
Multicellular organisms that obtain food by breaking down decaying material are called saprotrophs. They play an important role in the ecosystem by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the environment. Fungi, some bacteria, and certain insects are examples of saprotrophs.
What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs and saprotrophs?
autotrophs are me heterotrophs are you saprotrophs are us all
Is a daffodil is a decomposer?
Decomposers, or saprotrophs, are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms. This ends up being called decomposition and the decomposers are using this tissue as their food source. Saprotrophs include bacteria, fungi and earthworms. Daffodils do not feed upon other tissue. They make their own food and are called autotrophs. Therefore, a daffodil is NOT a decomposer.
What is the difference between digestion of heterotrophs and saprotrophs?
Heterotrophs- digestion occurs inside the body. Saprotrophs- digestion occurs outside of body.
What are the three examples of saprotrophs?
Three examples of Saprotrohs are: Fungus
What are most fungi called?
B. saprotrophs
What important role do saprotrophs play?
Saprotrophs are organisms that get their energy from non-living organic material. The important role they play is they get rid of decaying matter.
What are the differences between mushroom and green plant?
The differences are that: 1.Plants make their own food while mushroom does not.
Why are saprotrophs important?
It makes dead bodys disappear
How doese bivavlve obtain food?
they obtain food by filtering from the water
Do fungi obtain or makes it's own food?
No they do not obtain there food
