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What do herbivores eat?
What do herbivores eat?
What is the term for animals that eat meat?
What is the term for animals that eat meat?
carnivores
What do we call animals that eat both plants and meat?
What do we call animals that eat both plants and meat?
omnivores
What is the term for organisms that feed off a host?
What is the term for organisms that feed off a host?
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What type of organisms help put nitrogen in the soil?
What type of organisms help put nitrogen in the soil?
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What do scavengers find and feed on?
What do scavengers find and feed on?
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Study Notes
Types of Consumers
- Herbivores primarily consume plant materials, relying on vegetation for their sustenance.
- Carnivores are meat-eaters that prey on other animals for nutrition.
- Omnivores have a diverse diet, consuming both plants and animals.
- Parasites derive nutrients by feeding off a host organism, often harming the host in the process.
- Decomposers play a crucial ecological role by breaking down dead organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil through the nitrogen cycle.
- Scavengers find and feed on dead animals, aiding in the disposal of carcasses and contributing to the ecosystem's nutrient cycle.
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Explore the six types of consumers found in ecosystems with these flashcards. From herbivores to decomposers, test your knowledge on how different organisms obtain their nutrients and contribute to their environment. Perfect for biology students of all levels!
