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