Difference between Decomposers and Scavengers
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Decomposers |
Scavengers |
1. | The organisms like bacterium or fungus or worms which helps ecosystem by breaking down organic matter like plant material and dead animals are known as Decomposers. | The animals which find dead plants and animals, and they eat them, Also can break down or reduce large organic material into smaller pieces are known as Scavengers. |
2. | Decomposers belongs to the Kingdom Monera, fungi and Animalia. | Scavengers belongs to the Kingdom Animalia. |
3. | Decomposers are those organisms which breaks down small pieces of dead matter into the molecular level. | Scavengers are those animals which feeds on dead matter and breaks down into small pieces. |
4. | Decomposers help to complete decomposition of organic matter. | Scavengers helps to initiates decomposition of organic matter. |
5. | Examples of Decomposer includes Fungi, bacteria and earthworms. | Examples of Scavengers includes crabs, worms, opossums, wolves, lions, jackals, insects and birds etc. |
6. | Decomposers mainly includes microorganisms and invertebrates. | Scavengers mainly includes animals. |
7. | Decomposers are also known for scavengers. | Scavengers are also called as detritivores. |