Organisms that feed on dead and decaying matter are called?

The answer is detritivores . Detritivores (detrivores or detritus feeders) obtain nutrients by feeding on the dead decaying matter, such as decomposing plant and animal plants and feces. After the death of both producers and consumers, bacteria and fungi eat dead organisms and thus are classified as detritivores.

Answered by Greenleafable | 2024-06-11

Decomposers, like specific bacteria and fungi, break down dead and decaying matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. ;

Answered by abisaranse88 | 2024-06-18

Detritivores are organisms that feed on dead and decaying matter, helping to recycle nutrients back into their ecosystems. Terrestrial examples include earthworms, while aquatic examples include sea cucumbers. They play a critical role in maintaining the health and balance of ecosystems by breaking down organic material.
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Answered by Greenleafable | 2024-09-18