Question

4 matching 6 points match the following consumer names to their descriptions: carnivore scavenger decomposer herbivore omnivore detritivore eats plants and/or plant parts eats both plants and other animals kills and eats other animals chews or grinds down detritus particles into even smaller pieces chemically breaks down large organic matter into smaller bits (detritus) consumes the carcasses of other animals, but typically doesnt kill them itself

Explanation:

Carnivores are predators that kill and eat other animals. Scavengers consume the carcasses of other animals without killing them. Decomposers chemically break down large organic matter into smaller bits. Herbivores eat plants or plant - parts. Omnivores eat both plants and other animals. Detritivores chew or grind down detritus particles into even smaller pieces.

Answer:

carnivore - kills and eats other animals
scavenger - consumes the carcasses of other animals, but typically doesn't kill them itself
decomposer - chemically breaks down large organic matter into smaller bits (detritus)
herbivore - eats plants and/or plant parts
omnivore - eats both plants and other animals
detritivore - chews or grinds down detritus particles into even smaller pieces