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An organism which breaks down dead organisms such as leaves and thus helps to recycle nutrients is specifically called a(n):
Select one:
a. omnivore
b. autotroph
c. decomposer
d. herbivore
e. none of the above
An organism which breaks down dead organisms such as leaves and thus helps to recycle nutrients is specifically called a(n):
Select one:
a. omnivore
b. autotroph
c. decomposer
d. herbivore
e. none of the above
Bunny GreenfelderLv2
29 Sep 2019
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