Explore the Outdoors!

Author: Andy P.

  • Are Moths Herbivores or Carnivores?

    Are Moths Herbivores or Carnivores?

    Moths are often thought of as pests that feast on clothes and carpets, but there is a lot more to these creatures than meets the eye. Moths are actually interesting animals with a complex diet that helps them survive in a wide range of environments. Moths as a group are actually omnivores, which mean they…

  • Are Dragonflies Carnivores? (Answered!)

    Are Dragonflies Carnivores? (Answered!)

    Dragonflies are carnivores that live near water and consume flies, midges, and mosquitoes. They are important predators in many ecosystems because they help to control the population of these insects. Dragonflies are carnivorous consumers that eat other animals. They are not herbivores, decomposers or scavengers, but rather they hunt and kill their prey. This makes…

  • Is a Butterfly a Decomposer? (Answered!)

    Is a Butterfly a Decomposer? (Answered!)

    Butterflies are nectarivores, which means that their diet consists of nectar from flowers. They are able to extract the nectar using their long proboscis (tongue). While feeding on the nectar, butterflies also collect pollen on their body, which they spread to other flowers as they move about. Butterflies are not decomposers, but their babies (their…

  • Are aphids decomposers? (What do they eat?)

    Are aphids decomposers? (What do they eat?)

    Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that are typically green or black. They have long antennae and two short tubes (cornicles) protruding from their backs. Aphids feed on plant juices, sugars, and nectar by piercing plant tissues with their needle-like mouthparts and sucking out the fluid. Aphids are not decomposers, but rather primary consumers as they…

  • Are Elk Herbivores? (What do Elk Eat?)

    Are Elk Herbivores? (What do Elk Eat?)

    Elk are grazing herbivores that live in wooded areas. In the wild, elk eat a variety of plants including grasses, shrubs, and bark. Their diet changes between seasons as different plants become more or less available. Elks are strictly herbivores. Elk live on plants like grasses and moss, but they would never eat a living…

  • Is a beetle a producer consumer or decomposer?

    Is a beetle a producer consumer or decomposer?

    Beetles are a type of insect that lives in nearly every habitat on Earth. There are more than 350,000 species of beetle and they vary greatly in size, shape, and color. Beetles tend to be herbivores (primary consumers) feeding on plants, but they may also be secondary consumers (omnivores) and also play an important role…

  • Is a Cougar a Producer Consumer or a Decomposer?

    Is a Cougar a Producer Consumer or a Decomposer?

    Mountain lions are carnivores that live in the western United States. They are tertiary consumers, which mean they eat animals are predators themselves. Mountain lions are also known as pumas, cougars, catamounts or panthers. The mainstay of their diet is deer, but they will also eat rabbits, turkey, raccoon, and porcupine depending on what is…

  • Are Algae Decomposers? (Know The Facts!)

    Are Algae Decomposers? (Know The Facts!)

    Algae are plant-like organisms that grow in water. They are classified as producers since they create their own food using sunlight, sugar, carbon dioxide and minerals. Algae are not decomposers but producers. This is because algae live predominantly off sunlight using photosynthesis to extract energy and they breathe CO2 to obtain carbon atoms to build…

  • AKSOUL Sleeping Mat With Built-in Pump (Review!)  

    AKSOUL Sleeping Mat With Built-in Pump (Review!)  

    The AKSOUL RUNACC inflatable foot-pump sleeping pad, a portable and convenient sleeping pad, is one of the first products to be launched by a relatively new hiking gear company AKSOUL. This sleeping mat is camping luxury! It features a sturdy, yet lightweight design that is more comfortable than most inflatable mats out there. With a…

  • Are Cyanobacteria Decomposers?

    Are Cyanobacteria Decomposers?

    Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are a type of bacteria that live in fresh and salt water environments. Cyanobacteria are often mistaken for plants because of this, but they are actually bacteria not plants. They are producers, meaning they produce their own food using photosynthesis. Because cyanobacteria can make their own energy through photosynthesis,…