The two-spotted water hoglouse (Asellus aquaticus) is closely related to woodlice but lives an entirely aquatic life, crawling around among plants and mud. It feeds on decaying animal and plant matter ...

distinct from both plant and animal life. Unlike plants, which produce their own food through photosynthesis, mushrooms are heterotrophs that rely on decaying organic matter for sustenance.

Secondary consumers, like hedgehogs, can be omnivores, who eat plants and animals,or carnivores, who only eat animals. Decomposers, like worms and beetles, feed on decaying plant and animal life.

Some plants have evolved amazing behaviors that mimic those of animals, blurring the line between ... even release scents that mimic flowers or decaying matter to lure more insects.