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Where does organic matter come from?
Organic matter comes from living organisms such as plants and animals. When these organisms die and decompose, they release organic materials into the environment. Additionally, organic matter can be found in materials like compost, manure, and decaying plant material.
What is the name of the dark decaying matter is soil?
The dark decaying matter in soil is called humus. Humus is a rich organic material that forms as plant and animal remains decompose, contributing to soil fertility and structure.
Is carbon restored to the atmosphere when animals decompose?
Yes, when animals decompose, the carbon stored in their bodies is released back into the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide through the process of decomposition. This carbon is either used by decomposers or released into the environment.
Is decaying vegetation a carbon sink?
Decaying vegetation is actually the opposite of a carbon sink. A carbon sink is something that takes carbon out its natural cycle and stores in for an extended period of time. Vegetation, particularly trees, absorb carbon, and thus they act as stores. However, decaying vegetation releases the carbon back into the air as it decays. Therefore, it is not a sink.
How does subsoil become more rich in minerals?
Subsoil can become more rich in minerals through processes like weathering where rocks break down into smaller particles, releasing minerals. Organic matter from decaying plants and animals can also enrich the subsoil with nutrients as they decompose. Additionally, the movement of minerals from the topsoil through leaching can accumulate in the subsoil layer over time.
How do decmposers work?
The decomposers go to the decaying or dying material in order to decompose the organic material. They consume dead plants, animals or even our own feces, which are all decaying organic materials. They also carry out the natural process of decomposition :)
What animals decompose?
Animals aren't the only ones that decompose, all living organisms decompose as well. For example, trees aren't animals, but they do decompose because they are a living organism.
Are flowers decaying a chemical reaction?
yes, its decomposition. Key word- DECOMPOSE
What bugs decompose?
They decompose all dead animals.
What are some Antarctic animals that begin with the letter B?
Bears are Antarctic animals.
What Decaying waste from your kitchen that can be used as fertilizer?
Just leave it out side and bacteria with decompose it.
Which animals eat decaying plants or animals?
Detrivores .
What can form decaying animals?
sedimentary
Do worms decompose everything?
No: decomposers would be organisms such as bacteria or fungi which break apart the decaying remains of the organism. Worms come under the detritivore class: they eat the decaying leaf litter and their faeces are then further broken down by decomposers. And detritivores can take on many forms. Scavenging birds, some rodents, insects (and their larvae) and even larger animals such as coyotes and hyenas eat the decaying matter left behind by plants and animals.
Where does animals live in arctic ocean or the Antarctic Ocean?
Antarctic
How do animals use and survive in antarctica?
No animals live on the Antarctic continent. Some animals, such as penguins, come to the Antarctic beaches to breed.
Can green sea turtles decompose?
Yes. All animals decompose when they die.
