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Is dirt an organism

Updated: 12/17/2022
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No, dirt is simply inert organic material. However, dirt naturally contains many micro (and macro) organisms. Bacteria and fungus live in dirt, as well as bugs, worms, and other creatures.
Dirt can be sterilized with heat to kill off these organisms, making the dirt truly inert and lifeless.

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