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A list of decomposers include, fungi, bacteria, worms, and slugs, Beetles and fly larvae(maggots) are insect decomposer that feed on carrion or dead animals. Millipedes that eat decaying plants also are decomposers. A decomposer eats dead things.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoDecomposition starts at the moment of death. Some well known bacteria that help with the breakdown of organic material are Streptomyces, penicillin, bacillus and aspergillus. Certain oil-eating bacteria such as pseudomonas and alcanivorax borkumensis contribute to the decomposition of oil.
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∙ 14y agothere are fungi Bactria mushrooms moss worms and some beetles
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Which of the following is a use of bacteria a.preventing decomposition b. decomposing materials c. breaking down insulin d. carbon production?
Bacteria are involved in decomposing materials.
What causes dirt to stink?
Bacteria and other microorganisms. If there is anything in the dirt, it's probably decomposing.
What are the names for bad bacteria?
Some names of bad bacteria are strepticoccus lactis, anthrax, and salminella. Some names are strepticoccus lactis, anthrax, and salminella.
What is the correct energy flow hawk corn mouse bacteria?
Corn--->mouse--->hawk. However, the bacteria would be interested in decomposing dead corn, dead mice and dead hawk. So there would be an arrow (----->) back to the soil that the corn will grow in.
What is the common and scientific name for archaebacteria?
The common name for Eubacteria and Archaebacteria both is bacteria. The scientific names are Eubacteria/Bacteria and Archaebacteria/Archaea.
What type of bacteria attacks and digests dead tissue?
Bacteria that attack and digest dead tissue are called prime decomposers or decomposing bacteria. As digesting as it sounds, decomposing bacteria are a healthy and much needed part of the food web.
What do decomposing bacteria do to protein?
Dogs
Why is decomposing important?
get rid of living bacteria
Are Decomposing bacteria and nitrogen-converting bacteria important to farmers?
Decomposing bacteria and nitrogen-converting bacteria important to farmers because they help to send nutrients through the soil. These types of bacteria regulate nitrogen n the soil.
What two organisms are responsbile for decomposing matter?
Dingusberries (bacteria) Shrinky dinks (fungi)
Which of the following is a use of bacteria a.preventing decomposition b. decomposing materials c. breaking down insulin d. carbon production?
Bacteria are involved in decomposing materials.
Is decomposing bacteria a herbivore omnivore or carnivore?
it depends on the type of bacteria it could be all of the above
Why do homeless people smell?
I believe the distinctive odor is a combination of bacteria and decomposing hair.
What should you do to keep the balance in your soil so that the necessary bacteria will thrive?
by decomposing the digredable materials on it
How does heat effect rotting?
Temperature effects the decomposing of everything.
What causes dirt to stink?
Bacteria and other microorganisms. If there is anything in the dirt, it's probably decomposing.
What eats decomposing leaves?
Arthropods, microorganisms, and worms are what eats away at decomposing leaves.Specifically, decomposing leaves contain carbon and other nutrients attractive to decomposers and scavengers. Among the most important of the decomposing leaf-eaters number such arthropods as dung beetles and ground-dwelling bugs. Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses specialize in eating away at ground litter.
