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  • Decomposers: Understanding Organisms That Break Down Dead Matter
    Organisms that eat dead matter are called decomposers.

    Here are some other terms you might see:

    * Saprotrophs: This is a more technical term that describes organisms that obtain nutrients from dead organic matter.

    * Scavengers: This term is usually used for larger animals that eat dead animals.

    * Detritivores: This term describes organisms that consume detritus, which is dead organic matter.

    All of these terms are related and often used interchangeably.

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