lichen
a lichen is a producer that is actually composed of two different species, a fungus and an alga. the alga photosynthesizes, while the fungus absorbs nutrients from rocks and holds water. together they begin to break down the rock.
The step right before is when erosion breaks down rock.
It breaks down and the cycle starts again
erosion
all the mechanical and chemical that breaks down rock
Weathering, which is caused by water, ice, wind and sun.
Lichen. A lichen is a producer that is actually composed of two different species, a fungus and an alga. The alga photosynthesizes, while the fungus absorbs nutrients from rocks and holds water. Together they begin to break down the rock.
it turns into sediment
It breaks down sediment rock
Decomposer, it breaks down dead matter and turns it into soil.
Decomposer, it breaks down dead matter and turns it into soil.
Decomposer, it breaks down dead matter and turns it into soil.
Decomposer, it breaks down dead matter and turns it into soil.
Decomposer, it breaks down dead matter and turns it into soil.
It breaks down rock, creating sediment
Weathering
all the mechanical and chemical that breaks down rock
The step right before is when erosion breaks down rock.