Organisms That Feed on Dead Organisms for Nutrients Are Called

question 47

Multiple Choice

Organisms that feed on dead organisms for nutrients are called

• A)saprobes.
• B)parasites.
• C)autotrophs.
• D)lithoautotrophs.
• E)phototrophs.

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