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Decomposers

This category covers questions about decomposers, organisms that break down other dead or decaying organisms to obtain energy for growth and development. Decomposers are formally known as saprotrophs.

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What are decomposers?

Decomposers are invertebrates (such as worms), bacteria or fungi that consume and break down dead organisms and wastes of other organisms.
The process of breaking down organic matters

What are the factors that affect the speed of fruit decomposition?

Factors like bacteria and dirt present, air exposure, if it is covered in lemon juice etc. ,what's in the air and any bugs around.

How do decomposers work?

Composers break down everything from carcases (dead animals), to waste. They work on a cellular level to turn the material into simpler forms. They actually eat whatever it is that they are breaking down.

Is diatoms a decomposer?

diatoms are producers, not decomposers. they are photosynthetic organisms

Are mollusks producers consumers or decomposers?

ONLY plants are producer

ONLY fungi and bacteria are decomposers

ALL other living things are consumers

You need to ask yourself - is a Mollusk as plant or a fungus or bacteria, if not then Mollusks must be consumers.

Is a whirligig a decomposer?

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Is a bicolor anthias a producer or decomposer?

it is neither. it is a consumer, and planktivore they eat small microscopic animals in their habitats.

What things help materials decompose faster?

[1] Enough constant circulation of air, so that the compost pile doesn't run out of oxygen. Decomposition takes place with oxygen [ka aerobic], or without [ka anaerobic]. Anaerobic decomposition is what takes place in landfills. That leads to bad smells, and to greenhouse gases such as methane. [2] Enough heat, although cold composting is possible. [3] Enough moisture, so that compostable materials are about on par with wrung-out sponges. [4] Regular turning of the compost pile layers. The more the pile is turned, the quicker the breakdown takes place. Compostable materials that are turned daily may be compost in less than a month.

What are the benefits of decomposers?

They return nutrients to the environment.

Is a green moray eel a consumer producer or decomposer?

Eels are a type of fish. Fish don't produce food from sunlight. They also don't decompose dead organisms. That makes them consumers that eat other animals for food.

What is a decomposer?

It is a reaction that has only one reactant and multiple products. Meaning one chemical decomposes/splits to form others. H2O2 > H2 + O2.

What is a decomposer in the rainforest?

A decomposer in the Rainforest is a fungus type organism, such as mushrooms or moss.

What kind of decomposer are maggot?

Maggots are known to be decomposers. When scavengers have had their fill of an animal or item, the decomposers then move in to begin doing their work of breaking them down.

What are some examples of scavengers?

Scavengers are animals that feed on carrion or refuse, rather than kill their own prey.

Hyenas, vultures, and raccoons are all scavengers. Other animals such as owls and rats can act as scavengers, although they may be carnivores or omnivores.

"Bottom feeders" such as catfish and some crabs are scavengers.

Some other animals that can be scavengers are:

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Dingo

Jackal

Crow

Shark (there are many)

Crabs

Maggots (Fly Larvae)

Goannas

Flathead(a fish in Australia)

Heksia (found in Africa)
Vultures, carrion crows

What are some Antarctic decomposers?

Antarctica is covered with an ice sheet -- 98% of the continent. Nothing lives on Antarctica, it's too cold and there is no food chain. Exceptions are two grasses that grow on the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, and breeding marine animals that make their homes in sea water.

Essentially, then, there is nothing to decompose on the continent.

Are ants decomposers?

YES!!! i just figured that out today in school. :)

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.