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Fungi and bacteria are heterotrophs because they cannot consume energy directly from sunlight. They are classified as decomposers because they break down dead organisms by discharging enzymes.

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Bacteria and fungi may be parasitic, or may be detrivores (decomposers) of dead organisms.

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two types are parasitic and saprophytic

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detritivores

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