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Detritivore

life science Maturity 9-11

Some tiny bugs eat old plants.

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Earthworm.jpg
They live in the dirt. They help clean the ground. This helps new plants grow big. They are like tiny recyclers.
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Decaying tree trunk..jpg
Can you find a worm in the soil?

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Earthworm.jpg
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Mycena interrupta.jpg
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Decaying tree trunk..jpg
File:Detritivore nutrient cycling model.png
Detritivore nutrient cycling model.png
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