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Define decomposition.
Define decomposition.
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Decomposers like bacteria and fungi break down dead matter to recycle nutrients in the ecosystem.
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Decomposition is the process by which complex organic matter is broken down into simpler substances by decomposers such as bacteria and fungi. Decomposition plays a vital role in nutrient cycling by converting organic matter into inorganic nutrients, making them available for plant uptake.
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