Decayers

/dɪˈkeɪərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of decayer; multiple agents or organisms that cause or promote decay and decomposition.

Etymology

Plural of decayer, from decay + -er + -s. Refers to the multiple decomposing organisms in an ecosystem.

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Ecologists studying 'decayers' discovered that compost piles and forests work best with diverse communities of bacteria, fungi, and insects working together in decomposition.

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