Decomposers

National Geographic
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National Geographic
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Biology Ecology Conservation
Subjects
Life Sciences
Grade Levels
Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Decomposers

Decomposers play a critical role in the flow of energy through an ecosystem. They break apart dead organisms into simpler inorganic materials, making nutrients available to primary producers.

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