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Both decomposers and consumers gain energy by consuming organic matter. A decomposer, however, only includes organisms that consume dead organisms, while consumers may consume any organisms, dead or alive. Decomposers are counted as consumers, but not all consumers are decomposers.
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What are the 5 types of consumers?
They are omnivores, herbivores, carnivores, ,insectivores and decomposers
Are people carnivors omnivors herbivores scavengers or decomposers?
People are omnivores because they both eat plants and animals which then they are both carnivores and herbivores.
Are detritivores producers or consumers?
HERBIVORE
Are sea coral producers decomposers or consumers?
Corals are both producers (they have symbiotic plants living in them) and consumers (herbivores/carnivores) as they filter feed on plankton.
What are some decomposers in Illinois?
Microscopic bacteria break down meat/waste from carnivores; actinolites, dead plants/waste of herbivores; fungi, fruits & vegetables.
Is red ant decomposers?
No ants are not decomposers they are herbivores or carnivores.
Are decomposers herbivores carnivores or omnivores?
Deer are herbivores, plant eaters
Are plants carnivores herbivores omnivores or decomposers?
Plants are producers that are eaten by herbivores. Some plants like mold, and mushrooms are decomposers.
What do carnivores herbivores omnivores and decomposers all have in common?
They are heterotrophs.
Are insects carnivores or herbivores or omnivores?
They are mostly herbivores but some are decomposers.
Are carnivores found in a food chain?
Yes, as are producers, herbivores, and decomposers.
What are the different kinds of organizers?
There are the consumers, producers( herbivores and carnivores) , and decomposers
What are the 5 types of consumers?
They are omnivores, herbivores, carnivores, ,insectivores and decomposers
What are different kinds of living organisms?
There are the consumers, producers( herbivores and carnivores) , and decomposers
What are the different kinds of living organism?
There are the consumers, producers( herbivores and carnivores) , and decomposers
How is an ecosystem organized?
Examples: Consumers, primary producers, decomposers, omnivores, carnivores, herbivores.
Is an antelope an omnivore?
Cheetahs are not decomposers. They are carnivores who primarily feed on herbivores. This makes them secondary consumers, who feed on primary consumers.
