prokaryotes that brea down dead organisms and wastes are called

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Decomposers are prokaryotes that break down dead organisms and wastes. They carry out the natural process of decomposition. Most decomposers are microscopic in size!

Answer:

The correct answer would be decomposers.

Decomposers are the organisms which get their nutrition by breaking down the dead and decaying organisms or organic wastes.

Thus, they are heterotrophic in nature as they get their, energy, carbon, and other nutrients from other organisms.

They play an important role in recycling nutrients in an ecosystem.

Examples may include bacteria, fungi, and invertebrates.