Starfish are vital in decomposing organic matter; they are not “decomposers.” Instead, they are classified as detritivores, that consume dead organic matter ...

16 июн. 2023 г. · Larger scavengers such as crabs, sea urchins, starfish, and various ... marine fungi are indispensable decomposers in marine ecosystems.

No, a starfish is not a decomposer in a food web. It is a predator that feeds on other organisms like mollusks and coral.

Starfish are consumers. They do not produce their own food so they must eat other living organisms such as snails, fish, and barnacles.

5 нояб. 2017 г. · Echinoderm decomposers in the ocean include the granulated sea star, Choriaster granulatus which cleans up dead organic matter by moving along ...

22 окт. 2013 г. · Yes, starfish are considered decomposers. They tend to absorb whatever is on the surface they happen to be resting on, which tends to be some ...

Echinoderms are a name for a group of animals that include star fish, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. ... decomposers, producers and consumers. Teach your ...

5 нояб. 2019 г. · Decomposers typically live on the sea floor and include species like crabs, hermit crabs, whelks and starfish.

13 дек. 2021 г. · Answer: crustaceans and mollusks, bacteria, fungi, sea cucumbers, starfish, sea urchins, and other kinds of marine worms.