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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

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Nouri

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. 

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