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📚 Glossary Term

Decomposer

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Definition An organism that breaks down dead matter and waste, returning matter to the environment.

🧒 In Simple Words

A decomposer breaks down dead plants, animals, and waste.

📌 Example

Fungi are common decomposers in many ecosystems.

âœī¸ Use It in a Sentence

"The decomposer helped return matter to the soil."

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