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Decomposers are an essential part of the food chain. Decomposers, or saprotrophs, break down dead plants and animals into chemical nutrients like carbon and nitrogen that are released back into the soil, air, and water, so they can be reused. The three main types of decomposers are bacteria, fungi, and scavengers.
Bacteria are the smallest of all living organisms. They eat dead animal carcasses and plants. Actinomycetes are a form of fungi-like bacteria. They decompose tough plant tissues like bark, paper, and stems.
Fungi release enzymes that decompose dead plants and animals. They absorb nutrients from the organism they are decomposing. Fungi are very efficient in breaking down tough organisms like wood and often work together with bacteria to decompose plants.
Scavengers are animals that eat dead plants and animals. Cockroaches, the Dung Beetle, and flies are examples of scavengers. Worms, like the earthworm, eat dead plants, animals, and small pebbles. Their waste comes out in "casts." Theses casts are rich in nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash.
Decomposers help complete the Food Web cycle, returning essential molecules to the producers.
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Why do decomposers consume?
Decomposers consume because that's what their part of the food chain is. They are decomposers because they consume dead and decaying matter. They do not consume because they are decomposers.
A cactuses decomposers or consumers?
Since decomposers are organisms that make their own food, I think cactuses are decomposers
What are some decomposers found in the shrubland?
There are decomposers found in the shrub land. These decomposers are algae and mushrooms. Moss can also be found.
What kind of desert flowers are decomposers?
Fungi are the only plants that are decomposers.
Are cardinals decomposers producers or consumers?
are cardinals producers decomposers or consumers
What does decomposers mean?
Decomposers refers to organisms capable of breaking down dead or decaying organisms.
Are roadrunners decomposers?
No, they are not decomposers.
What does detritivore mean tell me or i will call the FBI to kill you?
A living organism that eats decomposers
What are organisms that break down waste and dead organisms called?
Organisms called decomposers or detritivores.
What animal eats Marsh?
If by marsh, you mean the environment in general, then the animal that eats that is a decomposer. Decomposers breakdown bottom level decomposing materials like dead plant and animal material and turn it into renewable energy.
WHAT ARE MACRO DECOMPOSERS?
Macro decomposers are decomposers that yuo can see with the naked eye.
What are macro-decomposers?
Macro decomposers are decomposers that yuo can see with the naked eye.
Are seagulls decomposers?
Seagulls are not decomposers. They are consumers.
How do you say decomposers in spanish?
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Can you show me pictures of decomposers?
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Is a moose a decomposers?
Moose are not decomposers. They are consumers.
Is a fungi a decomposers or producers?
Fungi are decomposers .
