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Fungi and bacteria eat things. Decay is caused by the growth and reproduction of these decay organisms, which are eating the material which is decaying. You don't see individual bacteria at work because they are microscopic, and you don't clearly see fungi at work, because most of what they are doing is hidden, but you see the result, in the form of decay.
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What are the organisms which can cause decay?
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.
Can radiation preserve mummies?
Radiation can kill fungi and decay bacteria, so yes.
What conditions does decay happen faster?
Decay needs three elements in order to take place. 1. Water 2. Oxygen 3.Suitable heat Decay will respire, generate heat and breakdown materials producing carbon dioxide and water over a large surface area. So, the more holes in the container the more of what you want will decompose as more of the materials are exposed to the three elements above and will enable other microrganisms like fungi and bacteria to help with the decay process.
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.
What do fungi and bacteria grow from?
fungi and bacteria grow from spores.
What is a biodeterioration?
A biodeterioration is the decay of wood and other materials as a result of the action of bacteria, fungi or other organisms.
What consumer causes decay?
Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi.
Decomposition and decay of organic matter are accomplished by the action of?
bacteria and fungi
What are the organisms which can cause decay?
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.
What food decay?
Its when Microbes(bacteria and fungi) grow on food causing it to decay and rot.They will multiply while on the food.
What is the difference between decay and decompose?
decay to rot or destroy decompose dead thing eaten by fungi or bacteria
Microbe that causes decay or breakdown of dead plants and animals?
Fungi and bacteria.
How does an apple rot?
Well because of bacteria and fungi our food rots. How? Bacteria and fungi grow ON the food or any kind of fruit causing it to decay or rot.
What are name of the two bacteria which decompose dead materials?
Bacteria , Fungi , Algae!
What role do termites play in the carbon cycle?
recycle nutrients from dead organisms or their wastes
How do microorganisms cause decay?
If you mean the ones in your mouth then this is your answer. Food gets caught between your teeth and the microorganisms feed on this. because they are so small the food passes through very quickly, undergoing a chemical change and becoming an acid. The acid then 'eats' at the teeth causing more chemical reactions causing the blackening and this is how we get the decay.
Can radiation preserve mummies?
Radiation can kill fungi and decay bacteria, so yes.
