decomposers
oxygen, moisture, absence of sunlight, heat
biodegradable
The result of large organic matter decay after each year's plant growth is the enrichment of the soil with nutrients as the organic matter decomposes. This process releases essential nutrients back into the soil, which can then be utilized by plants for growth in subsequent seasons. Additionally, it improves soil structure and microbial activity, contributing to overall soil health.
Dead animals and plants decay because bacteria, fungi, and other decomposers break down their organic matter into simpler forms. This process releases nutrients back into the environment, which can be utilized by other living organisms. Decay is a natural part of the ecosystem's nutrient cycle.
Decay is helpful mainly because it prevents the ecosystem from getting cluttered up with dead matter, and because decaying matter provides an environment for the development of living organisms.
Organic matter (or organic material) is matter that has come from a once-living organism; is capable of decay, or the product of decay; or is composed of organic compounds. The definition of organic matter varies upon the subject it is being used for.
decompose
The term for an organism that causes decay is decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi. they chemically break down organic matter for food. the decay caused by the decomposers is part of a process that produces detritus, small pieces of dead and decaying plant/animal remains.
bacteria and fungi
water
The same thing occurs to all fish and living things when they die, indifferent of the type of material that they are living inside of; they decay and turn into organic matter.
Organic comes from the decay of the once living while fresh is not yet rotten.
Decay refers to the decomposition of dead organic matter into simpler chemical compounds. It is caused by microorganisms called saprophytes, which break down the organic matter into tiny particles, which they then absorb.
Oxygen does affect decay because it allows aerobic organisms to break down organic matter for energy through respiration. This process accelerates the decomposition of organic materials. In the absence of oxygen, anaerobic organisms are involved in decay, which occurs more slowly and produces different byproducts.
Organic matter decays into simpler compounds such as carbon dioxide, water, and organic molecules. This decomposition process is carried out by microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and other decomposers.
Decay reduces living organisms to simpler organic compounds, such as water, carbon dioxide, and minerals, releasing nutrients back into the environment.
Oxygen plays a crucial role in the decay process by allowing aerobic bacteria and other microorganisms to break down organic matter. These organisms utilize oxygen to oxidize the organic compounds, facilitating decay. In the absence of oxygen (anaerobic conditions), different types of bacteria can still break down organic matter through fermentation or other processes.