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What is decaying plants and animal remains called?
When plants and animals (any living matter) decay, their remains are in the soil, in the material called humus.
What are animals that feed on dead organic matter called?
Fungus is the organism that feed on dead an decaying matter.Animals that feed on dead remains are called Scavengers eg Crow,Vulture.
What are plant and animal remains and other dead matter collectively called?
Plant and animal remains, along with other dead matter, are collectively called organic material or organic matter. This material decomposes and breaks down over time into simpler compounds, enriching the soil with nutrients for new plant growth.
What is an animal that feeds on other animals or animal parts called?
carnivore >>New person When you refer to the diet, then yes, they are called carnivore, unless they eat plants as well as meat, which means they're omnivore. An animal that hunts and eats other animals are also called predators.
What can an animal that eats berries and fish be called?
An animal that eats fish is called a piscivore. Some animals, like bears or alligators, only eat some fish, and are therefor partially piscivorous. Other animals live exclusively on fish, like seals, and are completely piscivorous.
