Scavengers (like vultures) and detritivores feed upon the dead.
Fungus-like protists obtain their food from dead matter. Protists are eukaryotic microorganisms.
they get their food from dead organic matter and by ingesting organism.
elephant
Babies. live or dead, doesn't matter.
food chains end with
Yes parasites do live on dead organic matter as it depends on the dead organism for food.
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.
Fungi
Saprophytes are the plants which derive their food from the dead and decaying organic matter
catabolism
Dead or decaying matter is important for nutrient cycling in ecosystems. It is broken down by decomposers like bacteria and fungi, releasing nutrients back into the soil for plants to use. This process is crucial for sustaining the health and productivity of ecosystems.
they eat live or decaying or vegitable matter, also dead crickets and cat food.