Decomposer

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An organism that breaks down dead organisms and waste, like fungi or bacteria

Real World Example

Imagine you have a cluttered room filled with old clothes, broken gadgets, and leftover food containers. Just as you need someone or something to help clean up and organize this mess, decomposers in nature serve a similar role by breaking down dead organisms and waste. In this analogy, the clutter in your room represents the dead material in nature, while fungi and bacteria act like a cleaning crew, breaking down and recycling materials to maintain a healthy and balanced environment.

Practice Version

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