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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.
Does all micro-organisms feed on dead organisms only?
No, not all microorganisms feed on dead organisms. Microorganisms are classified as either decomposers, which feed on dead organisms, or as parasites, which feed on living organisms. Some microorganisms also obtain their nutrients from non-living sources such as minerals or sunlight.
What does paramecia eat?
They feed of micro-organisms like bacteria, yeasts and algae
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.
What fungus that is a parasite might feed a on a?
The chemicals of living organisms
Is it true that some bacteria feed on other living things?
yES
Explain the differences between parasitic and saprophytic bacteria?
Parasitic bacteria rely on living hosts for nutrients and cause harm to the host, while saprophytic bacteria obtain nutrients from dead organic matter without causing harm to living organisms. Parasitic bacteria typically have specialized mechanisms for invading host cells, while saprophytic bacteria decompose organic material through extracellular enzymes.
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
