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Most of the times, it is the organism itself that decay... But think of the issue over in the Rockies right now... The beetles are decaying the trees... I don't remember the name, but that is one of them.
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∙ 9y agoThe organisms responsible for decay in other organic matter are typically bacteria. Fungi and occasionally other animals are also responsible for decay.
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∙ 13y agoBy far the most numerous and active decomposing organisms are bacteria, which break down dead organisms into materials that can be absorbed and used by other organisms.
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∙ 10y agofungi and bacteria
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Which living things cause leaves to decay?
insects, bacteria and fungus... micro-organisms.
What Plant like organisms that decay to make acids?
Lichens are plantlike organisms that decay to make acids:)
What is one way in which decay by micro organisms is a nuisance?
by muting
What is the organism that causes the decay of dead plant and animal matter?
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.
How do nonphotosynthetic organisms obtain the carbon molecules necessary for life?
From dead and decay matter.
What is the name of the group of organisms that cause dead organic material to decay?
decomposition
Which living things cause leaves to decay?
insects, bacteria and fungus... micro-organisms.
The domain that includes the organisms that cause tooth decay and food poisoning is called?
Bacteria
How does tar preserve organisms?
It seals off bacteria, air, and many other things that can cause organisms to decay. If the organism doesn't decay, it remains for... well, forever. As long as it doesn't leave the tar, however! :)
What is responsible the decay of dead organisms?
Bacteria and other small organisms, such as insects are responsible for the decay of dead organisms.
What is responsible for decay of dead organisms?
Bacteria and other small organisms, such as insects are responsible for the decay of dead organisms.
How does freezing prevent from decay?
Decay is caused by insects and microscopic organisms breaking organic matter down as a part of their feeding process. When it is too cold for these things to function, then they can't cause decay.
What is important in decay?
microscopic organisms are the major causes of decay.
Do organisms decay quickly in a desert?
Most organisms that die are quickly devoured by scavengers in the desert and do not have the opportunity to decay.
What Plant like organisms that decay to make acids?
Lichens are plantlike organisms that decay to make acids:)
Is decay a micro-organism?
Decay, in itself, is a process.However, decay is caused by decomposing bacteria, which are micro-organisms.
Does oxygen affect decay why or why not?
Yes, decay is the process releasing energy by "burining" by living organisms.
