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decomposer
An organism, typically bacteria or fungi, that breaks down dead organic matter and returns nutrients to the ecosystem.
キノコは分解者の一つだ。
Mushrooms are one type of decomposer.
分解者は生態系で重要な役割を果たす。
Decomposers play an important role in ecosystems.
分解者がいなければ、落ち葉や動物の死骸が分解されない。
Without decomposers, fallen leaves and animal carcasses would not be broken down.
分解者 is a biology term for organisms that break down dead matter.
ECOSYSTEM ROLES:
- 生産者: producer (plants)
- 消費者: consumer (animals)
- 分解者: decomposer (bacteria, fungi)
EXAMPLES OF DECOMPOSERS:
- 細菌: bacteria
- 菌類: fungi
- ミミズ: earthworms (also contribute to decomposition)