Define a decomposer as an organism that derives its energy from dead or decaying organic matter.

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Define a decomposer as an organism that derives its energy from dead or decaying organic matter

• This point belongs to Food chains and food webs, especially Food chains and food webs outcomes.
• You need to be able to define a decomposer as an organism that derives its energy from dead or decaying organic matter.
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