Decomposers are heterotrophic organisms and not autotrophic organisms because they A: live in soil where sunlight cannot reach

B: are consumers obtaining energy from dead or decaying organic matter

C: recycle materials back to the soil for re-use by plants

D: are classified by how they get energy using photosynthesis

Which of the following birds remained ancient looking in the miocene epoch? a. crows b. owls c. grouses d. none of the above

Where can you find prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

The pharynx is the structure in the body that serves as a pathway of both air and food. how does the body make sure that food does not get into the lungs? the salivary glands secrete enzymes that pull food out of the air pathway. the small intestine pushes the air out of the digestive system. the pancreas breaks down food in the air pathway. the epiglottis closes the air pathway so that food will not enter it.