Question

Bacteria that feed on dead or decaying material are

Answer 1

As oxygen is available at the beginning of decomposition, aerobic microorganisms flourish and quickly deplete the oxygen. Anaerobic bacteriacan then proliferate in the body. Later in the decomposition process, fungi and bacteria from the environment will also become involved in the process.

Answer 2

ther larger organisms, called detritivores, help speed up decay by feeding on detritus. This is dead and decaying material. They break it down into smaller pieces, so increasing the surface area for the bacteria and fungi.