Which organisms are referred to as 'saprotrophs' in the energy flow model?
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Correct answer: Decomposers that break down detritus to meet their energy needs
Saprotrophs, such as fungi and bacteria, secrete digestive enzymes that break down dead and waste materials into simple, inorganic substances which they then absorb.
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