Decomposers
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When plants and animals die, they become food for decomposers like bacteria, fungi and earthworms. Decomposers or saprotrophs recycle dead plants and animals into chemical nutrients like carbon and nitrogen that are released back into the soil, air and water.
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:) says: | 2012-03-29 18:31:56 |
| good explaination thanks :D |
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