It's a fundamental law of how the universe organized.
Inferior mesenteric artery
The part of the colon located distal to the left colic flexure is derived from the hindgut is supplied by the inferior mesenteric artery. The distal part (lower third of the rectum) is supplied by the internal iliac artery. The ileocolic artery supplying the cecum is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery.
Fungi and bacteria are primary decomposers whereas plants and trees are producers and animals are consumers