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When plants and animals die and decay do they become fertillizers?
decomposers are what breaks down dead plants and animals and cause them to decay quickly
What is decaying plants and animal remains called?
When plants and animals (any living matter) decay, their remains are in the soil, in the material called humus.
How can you stop things from decaying?
don't die and you won't decay. if that falls you can drain them of oxygen and keep them in a cool dry place. your decision
What are the best conditions for decay?
Warm, humid condition with a good supply of water and nutrients!
What are the characteristics of eutrophication?
Eutrophication promotes excessive plant growth and decay and causes a severe reduction in water quality. Phosphorus is a necessary nutrient for plants to live, and is the limiting factor for plant growth in many freshwater ecosystems.
4 conditions necessary for decay of organic matter caused by microbes?
oxygen, moisture, absence of sunlight, heat
What is an overgrowth of aquatic plants followed by death decay and oxygen depletion?
An overgrowth of aquatic plants, often referred to as algal bloom, occurs when excess nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, enter water bodies, leading to rapid plant proliferation. When these plants die and decay, the decomposition process consumes significant amounts of dissolved oxygen in the water. This depletion of oxygen can create hypoxic conditions, severely affecting aquatic life and potentially leading to fish kills and a decline in overall ecosystem health.
Why is decay helpful?
Decay is helpful because It helps to rot down plants and mould is used to create penicillin to help cure viruses.
What conditions are needed for plants to decay?
Plants decay when they are subject to moisture, warmth, oxygen, and the presence of decomposers like bacteria, fungi, and insects. These conditions facilitate the breakdown of organic matter in the plant tissues through the process of decomposition.
Do rotting plants take in oxygen?
Yes, rotting plants do take in oxygen as part of the decomposition process. Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, break down the organic matter, and this process requires oxygen. Additionally, the respiration of these microorganisms consumes oxygen, contributing to the overall breakdown of the plant material. As a result, oxygen is utilized during the decay of rotting plants.
What is peat made from?
To quote Wikipedia's article on Peat, it is partially decayed vegetation matter. Peat forms in wetlands where decay is inhibited by a low oxygen or acidic environment. When collected, this forms an excellent source of nutrients for plants and retention of water.
When was Source Decay created?
Source Decay was created on 2011-01-03.
How does decay bacteria fit in with the carbon dioxide oxygen cycle?
The decay bacteria fit in with the carbon dioxide oxygen cycle by releasing CO2 into the water. Aquatic plants then take this CO2 and use it to produce energy while releasing O2 back into the water.
Are radioactive decay and photosynthesis the same?
No. Photosynthesis involves plants taking carbon dioxide and, using sunlight for energy, forming sugar and oxygen. Radioactive decay involves a single element (no sunlight, no plants) releasing particles and changing (decaying) into a different element.
What two outcomes can be expected as a result of an overabundance of aquatic plant life?
The plants will die and decay, causing a decrease in dissolved oxygen; plants will block sunlight to deeper water.
Why do plants decay?
when plants die, they go through decomposition. types of decomposers are fungi and bacteria. they help to break dead plants into simpler substances like carbon dioxide, water and mineral salts. that is why plants decay.
What would oxygen 17 be if it went through an alpha and beta decay?
Oxygen-17 would become fluorine-17 after undergoing alpha decay, and then it would decay into oxygen-17 again after undergoing beta decay. Alpha decay involves emitting an alpha particle comprising two protons and two neutrons, while beta decay involves either emitting an electron (beta minus decay) or a positron (beta plus decay) to change the nucleus.
