1.3 Roles in an Ecosystem: Producers, Consumers, Decomposers
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Rhymes
Producers grow, consumers know; decomposers break down, so nutrients can flow.
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Memory Tools
P.C.D. β Producers create, Consumers consume, D**ecomposers decompose.
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Analogies
Think of a restaurant. Producers are the kitchen staff making the meals. Consumers are the customers eating the food. Decomposers are the dishwashers and cleaning crew who make sure the plates are ready for the next meal.
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Glossary
- Nutrient Cycling
The continuous reuse of elements like carbon and nitrogen.