Nature’s clean-up crew, creatures that eat dead stuff and recycle it back into the system.

Why it matters: Without decomposers, the ocean floor would be a giant messy buffet!

Fun fact: Sea cucumbers munch on sand and poop out clean, fresh sand behind them.

Say it like this: dee-kom-POH-ser

Your turn: Pretend you are a decomposer, wiggle around like a sea cucumber and “clean up” the floor.

Do you want to know more? Download the Food Chain Infographic.