The Role of Decomposers

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• decomposer

  A living thing that breaks down dead plants and animals.

• organism

  Any living thing, such as a plant, animal, or tiny microbe.

• nutrients

  Parts of food that help living things grow and stay healthy.

• A.To hunt other animals
• B.To break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients
• C.To produce oxygen
• D.To build nests

• A.They are producers
• B.They are top predators
• C.They decompose dead organic matter
• D.They provide shade

• A.Fungi
• B.Animals
• C.Green plants
• D.Bacteria