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What decomposes organic material?
At least 5 to 6 months.
What name is given to the process by which detritivores return carbon to the atmosphere?
Decomposition. Detritivores are decaying organic creatures, their faecal matter, or both. The carbon in their remains decomposes into the atmosphere.
Why does paper decompose?
Paper decomposes because it is made of organic material. Paper is made of wood and water, so it decomposes rather quickly.
Hydrogen peroxide decomposes to hydrogen and oxygen in what states of matter?
liquid or gas
How does organic matter get into the soil?
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.
What happens to organic matter in compost bin?
Organic matter in a compost bin decomposes as a result of bacteria action.
What do decomposes do?
They eat dead organic matter.Decomposers eat dead animals and plant matter.
When organic matter in soil decomposes it create a layer called?
HUMUS . . . cures urvythang.
What do decomposes eat?
They eat dead organic matter.Decomposers eat dead animals and plant matter.
If dead leaf fall to the ground what will happen to it?
it decomposes and it turns into organic matter, it can aslo become nutrients.
What does a decomposer do in an ecological system?
A decomposer decomposes, or, breaks down organic matter, also releasing carbon.
Is a mouse a decomposed?
Mice are NOT decomposes. Decomposes, as the name suggests, decomposes organic matter. Mice merely digest the thing, which all animals do. Decomposes are living things such as fungi, and bacteria.Unless you're talking about whether mice will decompose. That's a yes.
An organism that decomposes decaying organisms leaf litter and other types of dead organic matter is called a?
Such organisms are called decomposers, which include micro fungi and bacteria . They decompose dead and decaying organic matter. An organism that decomposes decaying organisms leaf litter and other types of dead organic matter is called a saprobe, saprotroph ,saprophytic .
Why does mulch get fungus?
As mulch decomposes, it attracts decomposing bacteria and fungus which helps break it down to increase the organic matter in the soil.
What is decaying plant and animal material in the soil?
Decaying plant and animal matter in the soil are pretty much fertilizer. Once organic matter decomposes it essentially becomes compost. Compost is rich in nutrients and will promote very healthy plant growth.
Do Decomposers break down the bodies of dead organisms and recycle the materials in the food web.?
No. All organisms feed on inorganic matter such as salt. But decomposes break down organic matter.
What decomposes organic material?
At least 5 to 6 months.
