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An earthworm is a decomposer, meaning they break down dead organisms into smaller subtances.A scavenger only eats dead animals.
NO. a decomposer breaks things down such as dead animal or even dead plants... emphasis on the DEAD
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Usually, the organism which eats the scavenger, is the 2nd of 1st Consumer.
Decomposers break down the remains of abiotic ( non-living) factors. As well as a type of consumer which can be a carnivore eats dead carcus; breaking it down
No. A woodpecker is not a decomposer as it does not break down the wood into simple substances such as carbon dioxide and some nutrients. Bacteria and Fungi do.
Decomposers break down dead organic matter into simpler substances, returning nutrients to the soil. This process helps recycle nutrients and energy back into the ecosystem, making them essential for the functioning of food chains.
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Yes it is, because a consumer eats other plants and animals, unlike producers which produce their own source of food or decomposers which break down dead organisms.
A heavenly angel flies down from heaven and eats your pancreas!
An earthworm is a decomposer, meaning they break down dead organisms into smaller subtances.A scavenger only eats dead animals.
Consumers that only eat dead organisms may be decomposers, which include bacteria and fungi and break down dead matter into smaller nutrients. Another category of organisms that consume dead animals are scavengers, which feed on the leftovers of other predators and include vultures and heinas. Decomposers will eat both dead plants and animals, whereas scavengers usually eat dead animals.