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7372297808Role of Decomposersto break down detritus and organic matter, then recycle the nutrients into the food chain0
7372300116Detritusorganic matter that is located on the top layer of the ground and is decomposed1
7372305218Humusthe product of decomposed detritus that is full of nutrients used for plant growth2
7372307336Aerobic Decompositionwhen organisms use oxygen to help the breakdown of organic matter3
7372312364Anaerobic Decompositionwhen organisms do not use oxygen to help break down organic matter, and the byproduct becomes CO2 and methane4
7372316385Bioticliving5
7372318301Abioticnonliving6
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