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Pssa ScienceTerms U2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Consumer | Those organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms and their remains. |
| Decomposer | An organism, often microscopic in size, that obtains nutrients by consuming dead organic matter, thereby making nutrients accessible to other organisms; examples of decomposers include fungi, scavengers, rodents and other animals. |
| Shredder | Through chewing and/or grinding, microorganisms feed on non-woody coarse particulate matter, primarily leaves. |
| Dichotomous | Divided or dividing into two parts or classifications. |
| Pest | A label applied to an organism when it is in competition with humans for some resource |
| Integrated Pest Managment | A variety of pest control methods that include repairs, traps, bait, poison, etc. to eliminate pests. |