Organisms that consume wastes and remains of plants and animals are ____.
A) also autotrophs
B) also producers
C) considered primary consumers
D) tertiary consumers, such as bacteria and fungi
E) decomposers, usually bacteria and fungi

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Organisms that consume wastes and remains of plants and animals are decomposers, usually bacteria and fungi. They break down dead organic matter into simpler substances that can be recycled in the ecosystem. They are not autotrophs, producers, or primary consumers, and are often considered tertiary consumers as they play a crucial role in nutrient cycling.

Organisms That Consume Wastes and Remains of Plants and Animals