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What term describes the organisms that obtain energy from dead organic matter and aid nutrient cycling

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Decomposers.

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Decomposers are the organisms that obtain energy from dead organic matter and help in nutrient cycling. The example of such type of organisms are bacteria and fungi. These organisms feed on the dead bodies of plant and animals. It perform two function i.e. clean the environment by removing the dead body through feeding on it and add nutrients in the soil which helps the plants to grow more efficiently.

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