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.

Understand the diversity of respiratory surfaces in different organisms.

Identify the specific respiratory structures associated with various animal taxa.

Comprehend the adaptive significance of different respiratory surfaces in relation to an organism's environment and lifestyle.

Understand the concepts of different feeding mechanisms in animals.

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Definitions:

Positive Feedback Loop

A process in a system where the output enhances or amplifies an initial change, leading to further increase in the output.

Atomic Mass

The total mass of protons and neutrons in an atom, measured in atomic mass units.

Neutrons

Subatomic particles within an atom's nucleus, possessing no electric charge.

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atom's mass and defining the chemical element.