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Parasite is a general term that refers to something that benefits at the expense of the host. Parasites such as virus may be considered nonliving, but others like the tapeworm or number of bacteria and protists are living parasites.
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Worms are alive. They are living organisms that play important roles in ecosystems by helping to break down organic matter and aerating soil.
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∙ 13y agoThey might be simple organism lacking complex functions but are alive none the less.
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Is a plant cell dead or alive?
That would depend on:if the plant dead or alivewhere in the plant the cell is (e.g. outer tree bark cells are dead even when the tree is alive)etc.
Which is the organism that is dead and alive?
An organism considered dead can no longer perform life functions and does not respond to stimuli. In contrast, a living organism actively maintains homeostasis and responds to its environment to sustain life processes. The concept of an organism being "dead and alive" simultaneously does not align with biological definitions.
What are decomposers where would decomposes appear in this food web?
Decomposers eat dead material and make it into something that enriches the soil such as worms.
Why are you alive right now?
I am a computer program designed to provide information and assist with tasks. My "alive" state is simply a representation of my functionality and availability to help users like you.
Is Tuff Hedemans dead?
No, Tuff Hedeman is alive.
Do marbled salamanders eat dead or alive worms?
Living food is almost always better for animals.
How are worms are alive?
all worms in the world are born alive.
What eat adult mountain lions?
not all worms eat mountain lions ( they only eat when dead) and bacteria eat mountain lions dead or alive:
Do lady bugs eat dead worms?
Ladybugs do not eat dead worms.
Is hamster a plant eater?
Yes,they are but they are omnivores they eat vegetables and meat you can give them grasshoppers only from the pet store same a meal worms but the grasshoppers well I recommend freeze dried grasshoppers but some hamsters might get scared of the meal worms or the grasshoppers you can get meal worms dead or alive. I say when I get a hamster or anyone does and they like or dislike meal worms and the meal worms are alive i say do they give mercy or no mercy.
Why do worms burrow into the ground?
worms decomposes organic material in the soil (like dead animals or dead plants) by eating them. they then digest the food and expel it out as their faeces. the faeces is used as fertilizers for plants.
Is neil amstrong dead or alive?
Neil Armstrong passed away on August 25, 2012.
Is it normal for a dog to poop out the dead round worms after being medicated?
Yes. If they've had worms taking nutrition out of there body, then got treated, the only way to dispose of the dead worms naturally is to poop the dead worms out, since they are now detached from the intestine.
Which insect decomposes of dead material from a plant?
Maggots eat anything not moving or that is dead.
Are sheldon Silverstein's parents alive or dead?
they are alive and dead
Is Mac Davis dead or alive?
Yes he is alive
When was The Dead Alive created?
The Dead Alive was created in 2005.
