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Which type of consumer primarily feeds on plants?
Which type of consumer primarily feeds on plants?
- Scavengers
- Omnivores
- Herbivores (correct)
- Carnivores
What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?
What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?
- They produce energy through photosynthesis.
- They primarily consume meat from other animals.
- They compete with herbivores for food.
- They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients. (correct)
Which of the following is a scavenger?
Which of the following is a scavenger?
- Wolf (correct)
- Tiger
- Bear
- Horse
Which consumer type is known for consuming both plants and animals?
Which consumer type is known for consuming both plants and animals?
Which organisms are classified as decomposers?
Which organisms are classified as decomposers?
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Herbivore
Herbivore
Consumer that eats plants.
Carnivore
Carnivore
Consumer that eats meat.
Omnivore
Omnivore
Consumer that eats both plants and animals.
Scavenger
Scavenger
Consumer that feeds on the bodies of dead animals.
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Decomposer
Decomposer
Organisms that break down dead organisms for energy. They return nutrients to the soil.
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Types of Consumers
- There are four types of consumers
- Herbivores: Consumers that eat plants. Examples include horses.
- Carnivores: Consumers that eat meat. Examples include tigers.
- Omnivores: Consumers that eat both plants and animals. Examples include bears.
- Scavengers: Consumers that feed on the bodies of dead animals. Examples include wolves.
Decomposers
- Decomposers: Organisms that get energy by breaking down the remains of dead organisms.
- They are known as nature's recyclers, adding nutrients to the soil.
- Examples include bacteria and fungi.
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