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Organisms that get energy by eating dead animals that have been killed by other predators or have died of natural causes are called: a) Carnivores b) Herbivores c) Decomposers d) Scavengers

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Answer: D: Scavengers

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A scavenger is an animal that feeds on carrion, dead plant material, or refuse. Not to be confused with decomposers, who break down the dead organism or material into chemical compounds.

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