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  • Scavengers: Definition, Examples & Role in Ecosystems
    An animal that feeds on the bodies of dead organisms is called a scavenger.

    Some examples of scavengers include:

    * Vultures: Known for their ability to eat rotting carcasses.

    * Hyenas: Opportunistic scavengers that also hunt.

    * Coyotes: Eat a variety of foods, including carrion.

    * Raccoons: Known for their scavenging habits, especially in urban areas.

    * Beetles: Many species of beetles feed on decaying matter.

    * Worms: Earthworms and other types of worms help decompose organic matter.

    * Fungi: Fungi are decomposers, breaking down dead organisms and releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.

    Scavengers play an important role in the ecosystem by cleaning up dead organisms and returning nutrients to the soil.

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