Unit 1 Decomposers- Apes Flashcards

7372297808	Role of Decomposers	to break down detritus and organic matter, then recycle the nutrients into the food chain	0
7372300116	Detritus	organic matter that is located on the top layer of the ground and is decomposed	1
7372305218	Humus	the product of decomposed detritus that is full of nutrients used for plant growth	2
7372307336	Aerobic Decomposition	when organisms use oxygen to help the breakdown of organic matter	3
7372312364	Anaerobic Decomposition	when organisms do not use oxygen to help break down organic matter, and the byproduct becomes CO2 and methane	4
7372316385	Biotic	living	5
7372318301	Abiotic	nonliving	6