Banana Slug
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Ecology
Banana slugs are detritivores, or decomposers. They process leaves, animal droppings, and dead plant material, and then recycle them into soil. They seem to h READ MORE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_slug
Dung beetle
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Ecology and behavior
Dung beetles live in many different habitats, including desert, farmland, forest, and grasslands. They do not like extremely cold or dry weather. READ MORE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dung_beetle
Decomposers like worms, fungi, soil bacteria, and earthworms are the recyclers of dead material on the forest floor. Without them, dead material would be insurmountable. Find out how these decomposers do their job.
