Difference between revisions of "Decomposer"
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===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
| − | [[Decomposer]]s are [[organism]]s that consume the remains of a dead [[organism]]s in a process called [[rotting]]. | + | [[Decomposer]]s are [[organism]]s that consume waste and the remains of a dead [[organism]]s in a process called [[rotting]]. |
===About Decomposers=== | ===About Decomposers=== | ||
: [[Bacteria]] and [[fungi]] are often [[decomposer]]s. | : [[Bacteria]] and [[fungi]] are often [[decomposer]]s. | ||
| + | : [[Decomposer]]s break down waste and dead [[organism]]s into simple [[molecule]]s that are returned to the [[soil]] or [[atmosphere]]. | ||
: [[Decomposer]]s produce large amounts of [[Carbon Dioxide]] as they '''decompose''' an [[organism]]. | : [[Decomposer]]s produce large amounts of [[Carbon Dioxide]] as they '''decompose''' an [[organism]]. | ||
| − | : [[Decomposer]]s are an important part of the [[Carbon Cycle]]. | + | : [[Decomposer]]s are an important part of the [[Carbon Cycle]] and [[Nitrogen Cycle]]. |
Revision as of 12:11, 18 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Decomposers are organisms that consume waste and the remains of a dead organisms in a process called rotting.
About Decomposers
- Bacteria and fungi are often decomposers.
- Decomposers break down waste and dead organisms into simple molecules that are returned to the soil or atmosphere.
- Decomposers produce large amounts of Carbon Dioxide as they decompose an organism.
- Decomposers are an important part of the Carbon Cycle and Nitrogen Cycle.