Organisms that inhabit soil or water and breakdown and absorb the organic matter of dead organisms are called ______.

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Decomposers are organisms that break down and consume the organic matter of dead organisms. Autotrophs produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, while primary consumers eat autotrophs and secondary consumers eat primary consumers. However, neither of these groups are directly responsible for breaking down dead organisms like decomposers are.

Organisms That Inhabit Soil or Water and Breakdown and Absorb