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Detritus
Detritus. It's what the decomposers feed on/eat.
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Plant and animal remains and other dead matter are collectvely called?
Decomposing plant and animal matter, along with other dead material, are collectively called "detritus." Detritus serves as an important source of nutrients for decomposers in an ecosystem.
What are plant and animal remains and other dead matter collectively called?
Plant and animal remains, along with other dead matter, are collectively called organic material or organic matter. This material decomposes and breaks down over time into simpler compounds, enriching the soil with nutrients for new plant growth.
What is decaying plants and animal remains called?
When plants and animals (any living matter) decay, their remains are in the soil, in the material called humus.
Plants and animals remain and other dead matter are collectively called?
Detritivores
What is a consumer that feeds on plant and animal remains and dead matter?
A scavenger eats the remains of dead animals.
What are organisms that feed on bits of plant and animal remains and other dead matter called?
Scavengers and bottom feeders survive on dead animal and plant matter, or detritus. Accordingly they are also known as detrivores, playing a critical aspect to the food cycle and circle of life.
What is another name for for heterotroph?
Another word is "consumer." All animals are, by definition, heterotrophs; they cannot synthesize their own food and so must eat other organisms for the organic compounds necessary for survival. However most fungi, and many bacteria and protozoa are also heterotrophic.
What is the name of the dark decaying matter is soil?
The dark decaying matter in soil is called humus. Humus is a rich organic material that forms as plant and animal remains decompose, contributing to soil fertility and structure.
What is the decayed remains of living things in soil called?
IIt is called organic matter.
What is the decayed matter that becomes part of the soil?
Decayed matter that becomes part of the soil is called organic matter. This includes leaves, plant material, animal remains, and other organic substances that break down and contribute nutrients to the soil. Organic matter is important for soil fertility and structure.
What is nuclei deep within the cerebral hemisphere white matter are collectively called?
The nuclei deep within the cerebral hemisphere white matter are collectively called basal ganglia. These structures are involved in many motor functions and play a role in various cognitive functions as well.
What are loops of matter flowing from the Sun called?
The streams of charged particles flowing out into Space from the Sun are collectively the Solar Wind.
