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The Science of Composting (Important Bacterias (mesophilic bacteria…
The Science of Composting
Decomposer organisms
Macroorganism
helps transfer organic into compost
First, second or third level consumers
examples
Ants
help the composting process by getting fungi and other organisms into their nests.
Millipedes
help break down plant materia
centipedes
third-level consumers
Sow bugs
first-level consumers
feed on rotting woody materials and other decaying vegetatio
Springtails
fungi feeders
Flies
airborne carriers of bacteria
Beetles
feather-winged- feeds on fungal spores
Immature grubs- feed on decaying vegetables
Adult rove and ground beetles- prey on snails, slugs, and other small animals
Snails and slugs
feed on living plant material
attack plant debris
Spiders
Earthworms
large physical decomposers
Microorganism
Important Bacterias
Psychrophilic bacteria
releases a small amount of heat compared to other
mesophilic bacteria
decompose organic matter
producing acids
carbon dioxide and heat
aerobic bacteria
can nearly eat anything
utilize carbon
separates plant nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and magnesium
key factors for the composting process
Food factor