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What type of insects live in the Daintree?
The daintree rain forest is home to a variety of beautiful and rare insects. For example, the 'Sombe' Frog, which by the way is on the endangered list lives peacefully, however not safely in the Daintree Forest.
What decomposer lives in Africa?
Some common decomposers in Africa include fungi, bacteria, and certain insects like beetles and termites. These organisms play a vital role in breaking down dead organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Which polysaccharide is an important component in the structure of many animals and fungi?
Chitin is the polysaccharide that is an important structural component in many animals, including arthropods, and in fungi. It provides rigidity and strength to the exoskeleton of insects and the cell walls of fungi.
What is the tropical rainforest decomposers?
Some common decomposers in the tropical rainforest include fungi, bacteria, insects (such as beetles and termites), and earthworms. These organisms break down dead plant and animal matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. Decomposers play a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of the rainforest ecosystem.
What are Predaceous insects?
Carnivorous fungi or predaceous fungi are fungi that derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and digesting microscopic or other minute animals.They generally belong to the phyla Ascomycota, Mucoromycotina, and Basidiomycota. They usually live in soil and many species trap or stun nematodes (nematophagous fungus), while others attack amoebae or collembola.Two basic trapping mechanisms have been observed in carnivorous fungi that are predatory on nematodes:constricting rings (active traps)adhesive structures (passive traps)
Do insects eat fungi?
Yes, many insects eat fungi as part of their diet. Some insect species, such as fungus gnats and termites, consume fungi as their primary food source. Other insects, like certain beetles and ants, also feed on fungi, either directly or as a secondary food item. These insects play an important role in the decomposition of dead plant material and nutrient cycling in ecosystems.
Are there fungi that eat insects?
Yes there are insects that eat fungi, but fungi can eat some insects as well. Follow this link and you see that ants can get eaten alive by fungi. http://www.tightloop.com/ants/whatEatsAnts.htm
Is an ant a fungi?
Ants are insects, not a fungus.
What is example of decomposers?
Fungi worms insects
What are some decomposers in the grassland?
Some common decomposers in grasslands include fungi, bacteria, and certain insects like beetles and earthworms. These organisms break down dead plant material and recycle nutrients back into the soil, playing a crucial role in the ecosystem.
Is fungi an insect?
No. Fungi are their own kingdom of organisms separate from plants and animals. Insects are animals.
Do fungi usually form symbiotic associations with animals and bacteria?
Yes, fungi can form symbiotic associations with animals and bacteria. For example, lichens are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria. Additionally, some insects have mutualistic relationships with fungi, where the insects benefit from the nutrients provided by the fungi.
Chitin is found in fungi an in?
Chitin is found in the exoskeletons of arthropods (such as insects, spiders, and crustaceans) and in the cell walls of fungi. It provides structural support and protection.
Which kingdoms contain chitin?
Chitin is found in the kingdoms Animalia (animals) and Fungi. In the animal kingdom, it is found in arthropods (crustaceans, insects, etc.), mollusks, and fish (scales of certain species of fish, such as carp). It is also found in the cell walls of fungi.
What do the insects in the arctic tundra eat?
Insects do not survive well in the frigid climate of the tundra
What is a symbolic relationship that fungi are sometimes apart of?
Fungi engage in symbiosis with plants, plant roots, and insects, to name a few.
Why would fungi decline after disappearance of insects?
because its responding to stimuli
