Question

1. which kingdom includes organisms that are dependent on dead and decaying matter on the ground and live off other plants?

archaea
fungi
animalia
plantae

Explanation:

• Archaea: These are single - celled microorganisms that are often found in extreme environments. They do not typically rely on dead and decaying matter in the way described.
• Fungi: Fungi are heterotrophic organisms. Many fungi are decomposers, meaning they obtain nutrients from dead and decaying organic matter (such as dead plants). Some fungi also form symbiotic relationships with plants (e.g., mycorrhizal fungi) or can be parasites on plants.
• Animalia: Animals are a diverse kingdom, but they do not primarily live off dead and decaying matter in the way that fungi do. Animals may be herbivores (eating live plants), carnivores (eating other animals), or omnivores.
• Plantae: Plants are autotrophic, meaning they produce their own food through photosynthesis. They do not consume dead and decaying matter as a primary source of nutrition.

Answer:

Fungi