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Decomposers, or detrivores

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What happens when bacteria and fungi feed on dead animals and plants?

It gets ucky!


animals that feed on dead matter are called?

decomposers


What are animals that feed on dead organic matter called?

Fungus is the organism that feed on dead an decaying matter.Animals that feed on dead remains are called Scavengers eg Crow,Vulture.


What are animals that feed of the dead bodies of organisms?

Like a hawk, they eat animals that are already dead. They are called scavengers.


What are organisms that feed on plant and animals remains and other dead matter called?

Fungus is the organism that feed on dead an decaying matter.Animals that feed on dead remains are called Scavengers eg Crow,Vulture.


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.


Consumers that feed upon organism that other organism have killed?

Decomposers breakdown the dead things that no other animal wants and scavengers is organisms that eat dead animals or decaying plants. During transformation bacteria eats the dna and nutrients of other dead bacteria that is floating around.


What are the birds that eat dead animals called?

Vulture.


What do you call a bacteria who eats your dead skin?

The bacteria that feed on dead skin cells are called "commensal bacteria." They play a role in maintaining healthy skin by helping to regulate the skin's microbiome.


What is the role of an organism in the environment?

Feed, Breed, Die. Pretty much Well, bacteria are supposed to decompose dead animals.


Who are called the scavengers of the Earth?

Scavengers, in regards to animals, are those that feed on dead or injured animals. Some of these animals include:CondorsCrowsVulturesSharksBearsHyenasRats


What do dead decomposers feed on?

Decomposing animals eat dead animals.