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''' Decomposers ''' are [[organisms]] which break down dead or decaying organic material. This most commonly includes bacteria, fungi, and [[invertebrates]]. | ''' Decomposers ''' are [[organisms]] which break down dead or decaying organic material. This most commonly includes bacteria, fungi, and [[invertebrates]]. The material broken down in [[decomposition]] is referred to as detritus. Detritus is matter composed of leaves and other plant parts, animal remains, waste products, and other organic debris that falls onto the [[soil]] or into bodies of water from surrounding terrestrial communities. [1] | ||
= Characteristics = | = Characteristics = | ||
= [[Diversity]] = | = [[Diversity]] = | ||
Revision as of 15:50, 1 April 2023
Decomposers are organisms which break down dead or decaying organic material. This most commonly includes bacteria, fungi, and invertebrates. The material broken down in decomposition is referred to as detritus. Detritus is matter composed of leaves and other plant parts, animal remains, waste products, and other organic debris that falls onto the soil or into bodies of water from surrounding terrestrial communities. [1]
Characteristics
Diversity
Function
Bacteria
Fungi
Invertebrates
References
Citations
- Lotha, Gloria. “Detritus.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 15 May 2020, https://www.britannica.com/science/detritus.