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What happens to the carbon in an organisms body after it dies?

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When organisms die, decomposers can break down their bodies. The decomposers use the carbon stored in the bodies of dead organisms for their own bodies, and also release carbon as carbon dioxide into the atmosphere through cellular respiration. Animal shells can turn into rock-like limestone after a very long time.
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