Decomposer

Real World Example

Imagine you've just finished a big meal and your kitchen is filled with dirty dishes that need to be cleaned. This situation is similar to how decomposers, like fungi or bacteria, work in nature by breaking down dead organisms and waste. Just as washing dishes cleans up your kitchen and recycles your plates for future use, decomposers clean up the environment by breaking down organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil, and making room for new life.