Question

The organisms which feed on dead organisms and excreta of living organisms are known as

Answer 1

They are known as saprophytes/saprophytic organisms

Ex -Fungi like bread mould,mushrooms,etc

Answer 2

The organisms which feed on dead organisms and excreta of living organisms are known as decomposer.

• these are organism which feed on dead and decay matter while decomposing dead animals and plants.
• they also results in increasing soil fertility.
• these are saprophytes which cannot produce their own food and hence depend on rotten material for survival.