Description
Decomposers are organisms (bacteria, fungi or animals) that feed on dead plant and animal matter and break down complex energy rich organic compounds into carbon dioxide, water and inorganic compounds.
SKB Number
SKB FEP Number
CompBio04
Main Category
Main category for FEP
Biosphere
Sub-category
Sub-category for FEP
Biosphere component
References
Bibliographic references to obtain more information
SR-Site Biosphere process report, R-10-37, Section(s) 5.4