Decomposer Definition

dēkəm-pōzər
decomposers
noun
An organism, often a bacterium or fungus, that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter, thus making organic nutrients available to the ecosystem.
American Heritage Medicine
The definition of a decomposer is an organism that causes organic material to break down or decompose.
A worm that causes compost to break down is an example of a decomposer.
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Noun

Singular:
decomposer
Plural:
decomposers

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