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What is a detritivore living in the arctic?
Organisms that feed on decaying material,debris, or detritus, such as bacteria, insects, worms etc.
Why are some bacteria able to survive for long periods of time?
some bacteria can survive feeding on other organisms. Also, Bacteria can be spread in sicknesses so once spread the bacteria will be given to someone else and be keeping it living. Sometimes, when an area isn't cleanly the bacteria will be spreading and causing sickness and keeping it alive. As I said, bacteria can feed on other organisms making it stay alive. Sorry if I missed something.
Can fungi feed on both living and non living organisms?
it can only feed at dead living things such as dead animals and plants
When an organism dies the nitrogen in its body is released by the action of what?
Many living organisms may feed on other organisms that have died. Eventually bacteria free the nitrogren in proteins to the atmosphere.
Are decomposers bacteria that feed on dead organisms?
Yes they are.
What are nuisance organisms?
the organism that feed on other living organisms
Why were scientist surprised to discover the variety of organisms living around hydrothermal events?
hydrothermal vents are on the bottom of the ocean where there is not much sunlight and is so deep, that they thought it would be impossible for any organisms to survive. apparently, hydrothermal vents provided heat and produced chemicals which bacteria feed on. And other animals feed on bacteria.
What does paramecia eat?
They feed of micro-organisms like bacteria, yeasts and algae
What fungus that is a parasite might feed a on a?
The chemicals of living organisms
What is the difference between saprophytic and parasitic bacteria?
Saprophytic is another way to say decomposers. Parasitic bacteria parasitize other organisms while they feed off of their insides. Saprophytic (decomposers) bacteria feed off of dead organisms and this is extremely important for the cycle of soil nutrients and also for many plant roots.
Is it true that some bacteria feed on other living things?
yES
What are living things that recieve energy by feeding on dead plants and animals?
Decomposers feed on dead organisms. Decomposers include bacteria, some types of fungus, and a few others that you can look up
