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What is the term used for the organism that can convert dead and decaying matter into simpler form?


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Decomposers:

  1. The organisms that can convert dead and decaying matter into simpler forms are known as decomposers.
  2. They help keep the environment clean by degrading all the waste materials.
  3. They also help in nitrogen fixation and keep the soil fertile.

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