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What happens if the shrew died?
If a shrew were to die, it would decompose like any other dead animal, becoming part of the natural nutrient cycle in the ecosystem. Its body would be broken down by decomposers like bacteria and fungi, returning its nutrients to the soil for other organisms to use.
What do small ocean insects eat?
Many different insects eat different things. While most live off of dead plants and leaves, some eat dead animals and even crumbs of people food.
What kind of decomposer eats raccoons?
Raccoons are not attacked by any decomposer while they are alive. Once they die their bodies will be decomposed by bacteria and fungi.
Which population would increase more if insects were eliminated?
There is no evidence that any population would INCREASE if insects were eliminated. However, there is a vast amount of evidence that most ecosystems would be decimated if insects were eliminated.
How do insects help pollination?
Insects can help the environement A LOT!Many of the insects are thought to be pests by humans. But there are hundreds of insects that help the human race in various ways. Insects are necessary to pollinate flowering plants, without the active help of insects thousands of plant varieties would have become extinct. Insects produce substances such as wax, honey and silk which are then used by humans in a large number of applications and for direct consumption. Some insects act as scavengers, thus helping to maintain the ecological balance on the earth.The ecosystem heavily relies on insects for decomposition, nutrient and energy recycling, soil aeration, and pollination. Insects are helpful as saprophytes collecting and recycling garbage wastes. Dead organisms are broken down by insects and this assists in the formation of new life.
Why would fungi decline after disappearance of insects?
because its responding to stimuli
Imagine an ecosystem with no fungi. How would it be modified?
An ecosystem without fungi would likely experience changes in nutrient cycling, as fungi play a key role in decomposition and nutrient recycling. Plant productivity could decrease due to the lack of mycorrhizal fungi that help with nutrient uptake. Additionally, some organisms that rely on fungi for food or shelter may suffer population declines.
What do you think the forest would be like without fungi?
A forest without trees would be tree graveyard. There would be no life since all trees rely on fungi to aquire water and nutrients. As the trees died of dehydration, there would be nothing to decay them, since fungi are the main organisms to degrade the recalcitrant components of wood (e.g. lignin). Many animals would also die, since they rely on edible mushrooms (most of these would be insects). The few organisms that would survive would be plants that do not associate with fungi, bacteria, and the microbes that hunt bacteria.
What is the most important thing about fungus?
fungi play a crucial role in the life cycle of the jungle/forest. They would die without fungi!!
What happens if the shrew died?
If a shrew were to die, it would decompose like any other dead animal, becoming part of the natural nutrient cycle in the ecosystem. Its body would be broken down by decomposers like bacteria and fungi, returning its nutrients to the soil for other organisms to use.
Do Flying insects have a mutualistic relationship with fungi?
I don't believe so... May I ask why you would ask such a disturbing question??
What might change in an environment where there were no fungi?
An environment without fungi would likely experience a decrease in decomposition rates of organic matter, impacting nutrient recycling. Plant growth may be hindered as fungi play crucial roles in nutrient uptake and symbiotic relationships with plants. The diversity and functioning of soil ecosystems could also be compromised without the presence of fungi.
Why would it be disastrous if fungi and bacteria were suddenly to disappear from the earth's ecosystem?
If fungi and bacteria suddenly disappeared, essential processes such as nutrient cycling and decomposition would be severely disrupted. This would lead to a build-up of dead organic matter, disrupting the balance of ecosystems and impacting plant growth and overall biodiversity. Additionally, many plants rely on fungi and bacteria for essential functions like nutrient uptake and protection against pathogens.
How is the time of year important to the life cycle of insects?
It is important because if the life cycle starts in Winter, the young insect will not survive, it would be to cold.
What purpose does fungi serve in the life cycle of the oak tree?
there is a couple different ways in which fungi could be in an oak trees life cycle depending where it grows. The most obviouse would be when the tree dies the fungi help decay the tree by feeding on it. Also there are types of fungi that live in the soil mostly underground that can give off nitrogen among other nutrients that an oak tree could feed on.
What if there were no fungi or bacteria to break down dead organisms what would happen to forest floors ans ocean beds?
Without fungi or bacteria to break down dead organisms, forest floors and ocean beds would be covered with accumulated organic matter that would not decompose. This lack of decomposition would lead to nutrient imbalances, reduced soil productivity, and eventually a buildup of organic material that could inhibit plant growth and disrupt ecosystem balance.
Role of fungi in ecosystem?
Fungi are saprophytic or parasitic organisms. Many of them work as pathogenes and cause diseases in both plants and animals. In an Ecosystem fungi work as scavengers to utilize the dead organic matter.
