Detritivores
Bacteria that live on dead organic matter are called saprophytic or saprotrophic bacteria. These bacteria break down and decompose the organic material, helping to recycle nutrients back into the environment.
Soil organisms that turn dead organic matter into humus are called decomposers.
the dead organic matter is overtaken by new plants.
Decomposers
organic matter
Generally protists help in decomposition of dead organic matter by feeding on them.Such type of protists or bacteria are called saprophytes
Such organisms are called decomposers, which include micro fungi and bacteria . They decompose dead and decaying organic matter. An organism that decomposes decaying organisms leaf litter and other types of dead organic matter is called a saprobe, saprotroph ,saprophytic .
I think its called a decomposer.
The organisms that get their food from dead organic matter are called saprobes and this type of nutrition is called saprozoic nutrition.
Bacteria that decompose dead organic matter are called decomposers or saprophytic bacteria. They break down complex organic compounds into simpler substances, which can then be recycled in the ecosystem. Examples include species of Bacillus, Clostridium, and Pseudomonas.
Most Fungi get food from dead organic matter hence called saprottophs .
A special form of heterotroph called a Saprophyte. " eater of the dead " Fungi are decomposers of dead organic matter.