Organisms That Feed on Dead Organisms for Nutrients are Called

Question

Organisms that feed on dead organisms for nutrients are called
A)saprobes.
B)parasites.
C)autotrophs.
D)lithoautotrophs.
E)phototrophs.

Accepted Answer

Saprobes are organisms that decompose dead organic matter, such as fungi and certain bacteria. Parasites feed on living organisms, autotrophs make their own food, lithoautotrophs obtain energy from inorganic sources, and phototrophs obtain energy from sunlight.