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Scavengers and detrivores are terms for animals that feed on the bodies of dead animals. Vultures and crows are prime examples therof.

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What is a animal that feeds on the bodies of dead animal?

This sort of animal that feeds on carrion is called a "scavenger".


What is an animal that feeds on bodies of dead organisms?

Scavenger.


What is a animal that feeds on dead animals?

Scavenger


What is an animal that feeds on the bodies of dead organisms?

An animal that feeds on the bodies of dead organisms is called a scavenger. Scavengers play an important role in the ecosystem by helping to recycle nutrients and organic matter. Examples of scavengers include vultures, hyenas, and beetles.


What do you call a animal that feeds on dead bodies of plants and animals?

animals that feed on bodies of dead animals are called scavengers some examples areHyenasvulturesracoonsWedge-tailed EagleDingo JackalCrowShark (there are many)CrabsMaggots (Fly Larvae)GoannasFlathead(a fish in Australia)Heksia (found in Africa)hope that answered your question


Is a carnivore that feeds on the bodies of dead organisms?

No, a carnivore is an animal that eats only meat. Scavengers (hawks, vultures) eat dead animals and organisms like bacteria also feed on dead animals.


What is the name for an animal that feeds on refuse or the flesh of dead animals?

An animal that feeds on carrion, that is refuse or the remains of dead animals is referred to as a scavenger. An example of this type of animal is a vulture or hyena.


A wild animal that feeds on dead animals?

a hyena I suppose?


What is a consumer that feeds on plant and animal remains and dead matter?

A scavenger eats the remains of dead animals.


What is an animal that feeds on dead animals?

Vultures feed on dead animals carnivores eat dead animals we eat dead animals.


What animal is a wild animal that mainly feeds on carcasses?

turkey vultures are usually the first animals to eat the carcass of a dead animal.


Feeds on the bodies of dead organisms?

decomposer