Question

In a deciduous forest hundreds of dead leaves fall to the ground each autumn. Which group of organisms break down this tissue for food?

A. Herbivor
B. Omnivore
C. Carnivore
D.Saprophye

Answer 1

Hi there!

We can figure out which type of organism breaks dead leaves and decaying matter into food by looking at the characteristics of the different types you listed.

A. Herbivore - Feeds on plants
B. Omnivore - Feeds on plants and animals
C. Carnivore - Feeds on animals
D. Saprophyte - Feeds on dead or decaying matter

Therefore, from the options presented, D. Saprophyte is the correct answer.