Organisms That Break Down Bodies of Dead Plants and Animals

question 121

Multiple Choice

Organisms that break down bodies of dead plants and animals into nutrients that are released into the soil or water are called

• A)detritivores
• B)detritus feeders
• C)decomposers
• D)scavengers
• E)omnivores

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Definitions:

Savings And Loan Associations

Specialized financial bodies that deal with accepting deposits for saving purposes and issuing various loans, especially for mortgages.

Lend Money

The act of giving money to another party with the expectation that it will be paid back, often with interest, at a later date.

Bank Charters

Legal documents issued by a governmental or regulatory body granting the right to operate as a bank and outlining the specific conditions under which the bank must operate.

Savers

Individuals or entities that set aside a portion of their disposable income, rather than using it for consumption expenditures.