Decomposer

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

Real World Example

Imagine dealing with a messy room where clutter and old items accumulate over time. Just like how we need to organize and clear out that clutter to make the space usable again, decomposers play a similar role in nature by breaking down dead organisms and waste. In this analogy, the decomposers are like the cleaning crew that sorts and processes all the old, unused items, recycling them into useful components, effectively tidying up the ecosystem and ensuring it remains a healthy environment.

Practice Version

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