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What is the organism that causes the decay of dead plant and animal matter?
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∙ 11y ago
The term for an organism that causes decay is decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi. they chemically break down organic matter for food. the decay caused by the decomposers is part of a process that produces detritus, small pieces of dead and decaying plant/animal remains.
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Which kind of temperature will slow down an organism decay?
It will slow down an organism's decay in freezing temperatures.
Bacteria causes what decay?
All decay is bacterial (except when the term is used metaphorically, as in social decay).
What causes the asthenosphere to be molten?
radio active decay
What is called when organisms are trapped in sedimentary rock?
when an organism is trapped in sedimentary rock, it will die and the organism will slowly decay, but it won't decay altogether and you get a fossil. the older the fossil is the lower down it will be in a sedimentary layer. that's called superposition...
When the hard parts of an organism decay and leave a cavity in the rock what forms?
A cast is formed
What causes the decay of non living organic matter?
decomposers
What causes the remains of an animal or plant to decay?
fungi and animals
What is a organic matter?
Organic matter (or organic material) is matter that has come from a once-living organism; is capable of decay, or the product of decay; or is composed of organic compounds. The definition of organic matter varies upon the subject it is being used for.
Which kind of temperature will slow down an organism decay?
It will slow down an organism's decay in freezing temperatures.
Is decay a micro-organism?
Decay, in itself, is a process.However, decay is caused by decomposing bacteria, which are micro-organisms.
What is important in decay?
microscopic organisms are the major causes of decay.
If one tooth decay then it causes to decay other?
No it does't!
Is snakes a producer a consumer or a decomposer?
A producer is an organism that makes energy from light - snakes don't do that.A decomposer is an organism that causes decay - snakes don't do that either. Snakes are consumers because they get their energy by eating other organisms
Bacteria causes what decay?
All decay is bacterial (except when the term is used metaphorically, as in social decay).
What is Tooth decay?
Tooth decay is permanently damaged areas in teeth that develop into tiny holes. It causes include bacteria, snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and poor teeth cleaning.
What type of plankton eat decay matter?
Most plankton eat decay matter. But The most often one is Phytoplankton.
What causes nuclear decay?
The instability of the nuclei is the basic cause of radioactive decay.
