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Plants do not eat microscopic organisms in the same way animals do, as they primarily obtain nutrients through photosynthesis and absorption from the soil. However, some plants, like carnivorous species (e.g., Venus flytrap, pitcher plants), can trap and digest small organisms, including insects and microorganisms, to supplement their nutrient intake, particularly in nutrient-poor environments. This process helps them acquire essential nutrients like nitrogen. Overall, while most plants do not "eat" microscopic organisms, certain exceptions exist where they do utilize them for nourishment.
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Which group of pathogens are one-celled microscopic organisms?
The group of pathogens that are one-celled microscopic organisms are bacteria. They are single-celled microorganisms that can cause infections and diseases in humans, animals, and plants.
Do krill eat diatoms?
Yes, krill do eat diatoms. Diatoms are a type of microscopic algae that krill feed on as part of their diet. These tiny plants are an important food source for many marine organisms, including krill.
What do we call organisms that eat meat and plants?
Organisms that eat both animal and vegetable matter are call omnivores.
Are the plants that you eat from a garden living or nonliving?
ALL Plants are living organisms.
Is this organism macroscopic or microscopic?
To determine whether an organism is macroscopic or microscopic, consider its size and visibility to the naked eye. Macroscopic organisms, such as plants and animals, can be seen without a microscope, while microscopic organisms, like bacteria and protozoa, require magnification to be observed. If you provide the specific organism in question, I can give a more precise answer.
Do tadpoles eat aquatic plants?
Tadpoles eat microscopic aquatic "plants" called phytoplankton.
Does plankton eat aquatic plants?
No, plankton are microscopic plants and animals. They either make their own food from sunlight or eat other microscopic organisms.
What do young mosquito eat?
Microscopic Organisms
What flagellate do?
Flagellates eat microscopic organisms.
Can you eat plankton?
Yes you can eat plankton. It wouldn't really fill you up, but their edible
What do microscopic plant eat?
Microscopic plants rely on the suns rays for food just like other plants. This is because microscopic plants need to photosynthesize too.
What sea creatures eat sea plants?
I heard that salmon eats plankton, which eats microscopic organisms, but I don't know anything further than that.
Is beef a consumer in the food chain?
An animal, usually. A consumer is an organism that must eat other organisms to obtain its enrgy. Microscopic organisms can also be consumers. Plants and some microscopic organisms are producers, meaning they create their food from sunlight through photosynthesis.
What do mussles eat?
They eat microscopic plants and animals called plankton.
Does blue whale eat humans?
No. They eat small fish and microscopic organisms.
What plant do zooplankton eat?
Plankton are microscopic organisms that live in the ocean. Zooplankton are tiny animals. Phytoplankton are tiny plants. Some examples of phytoplankton include many types of algae, or single-celled plants.
What animals eat microscopic plants and animals?
Animals such as zooplankton, small fish, and some invertebrates like copepods and krill feed on microscopic plants (phytoplankton) and animals (zooplankton) in aquatic ecosystems. These animals play a crucial role in the food chain by transferring energy from microscopic organisms to larger predators.
