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decomposers
Scope note
Organisms, chiefly microorganisms and invertebrates, that feed on dead plant or animal matter breaking it down and recycling the resulting elements and compounds in the environment.
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organism groupings (non-taxonomic)
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ecology
Date of creation
20-Nov-2007
Accepted term
20-Nov-2007
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ARK
ark:/99152/t3d5m707l3pzkl
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BS8723-5
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