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Created page with "== Introduction == Decomposition is a fundamental process in ecology that involves the breakdown of organic substances into simpler organic or inorganic matter. This process is primarily carried out by decomposers, organisms that consume dead organic material and convert it into nutrients that can be reused by other organisms in the ecosystem. Image:Detail-40873.jpg|thumb|center|A close-up view of decomposing organic matter, showing the var..."