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Decomposers

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Decomposers are organisms that break down dead organic matter into simpler substances, such as nutrients, through the process of decomposition.