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Unit 6-3 cycle matte
Cycling of matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biomass | Material derived from living things. |
| Decay | Natural decomposition or rotting caused by bacterial or fungal action. |
| Decomposers | Organisms such as bacteria and fungi that break down the remains of dead plants and animals, without need for internal digestion. |
| Bacteria | A highly diverse group of single-celled, prokaryotic organisms. |
| Fungi | Organisms important as decomposers; widely distributed and can break down just about any type of organic matter |
| Microorganisms | An organism that is too small to be seen with the naked eye. |
| Detritivore | An organism that feeds on dead or decaying plant or animal remains. |
| Water cycle | The constant movement of water through the land, air, oceans, and living things. |
| Carbon cycle | The continuous movement of carbon among the abiotic environment and living things. |
| Nitrogen cycle | The process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms as it is exchanged among the soil, biosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere of Earth. |