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A [[Alive|living]] thing that eats the remains of a dead [[plant]] or [[animal]] that is [[rotting]].
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==Key Stage 4==
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===Meaning===
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[[Decomposer]]s are [[organism]]s that consume the remains of a dead [[organism]]s in a process called [[rotting]].
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===About Decomposers===
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: [[Bacteria]] and [[fungi]] are often [[decomposer]]s.
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: [[Decomposer]]s produce large amounts of [[Carbon Dioxide]] as they '''decompose''' an [[organism]].
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: [[Decomposer]]s are an important part of the [[Carbon Cycle]].

Revision as of 12:08, 18 November 2018

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Decomposers are organisms that consume the remains of a dead organisms in a process called rotting.

About Decomposers

Bacteria and fungi are often decomposers.
Decomposers produce large amounts of Carbon Dioxide as they decompose an organism.
Decomposers are an important part of the Carbon Cycle.