Energy is released.
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.
Mold is a type of fungus that feeds off of decaying matter.
That is called a scavenger. An example of a scavenger is a vulture. Also a decomposer such as fungi. They feed of decaying matter.
`Decaying matter normally goes to the ground but can be used as fertilizer.
The primary energy source of mushrooms is organic matter, such as decaying plant material or wood. Mushrooms are decomposers, breaking down this organic matter to obtain energy for growth and reproduction.
Fungi convert dead and decaying matter into simpler compounds through a process called decomposition. This helps in nutrient cycling and enriching the soil with essential elements like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, making them available for other organisms.
Fungi
In a closed system, neither the energy or matter changes. (Study Island)
Decaying matter normally goes to the ground but can be used as fertalizer. Sometimes marshy water, (I think it was something like that) is made up of decaying animals of plants.
Vegetables and decaying matter.
Only fungi feed on dead or decaying matter.
Decaying matter normally goes to the ground but can be used as fertalizer. Sometimes marshy water, (I think it was something like that) is made up of decaying animals of plants.