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Organic matter is matter that is from living sources, such as animal manure, leaves, grass clippings etc. As the organic matter breaks down, worms, grubs and microorganisms incorporate it into the soil.
There is a 100% organic matter in a watermelon. This is a naturally grown fruit.
Topsoil has the greatest amount of organic matter
organic matter was compressed and heated
The formation of complex organic matter in soil is called Humus
Organic matter breaks down (decays) to form humus.
breaks down organic matter
the process in which rocks are broken down into soil is, :weathering.
Organic matter is matter that is from living sources, such as animal manure, leaves, grass clippings etc. As the organic matter breaks down, worms, grubs and microorganisms incorporate it into the soil.
decomposer
fungi and bacteria
All fungi do that
A decomposer breaks down organic compounds in dead organic matter, and a detritivore eats dead and decaying matter.
It becomes humus!
An organism that breaks dead or decaying organic matter into smaller compounds.
matter degradation
A decomposer decomposes, or, breaks down organic matter, also releasing carbon.