decomposition

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This movement into lower soil layers is linked not only to the decomposition of organic material but also to biological activity, such as organisms that help break down leaves and redistribute particles.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Some may be transformed into compounds that microbes can further break down, while others could become even more resistant to decomposition.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Slower colonization could delay carbon decomposition and reduce habitat formation for the many species that typically live inside Xylophaga burrows.

From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2025

"The cause of death could not be determined due to the state of decomposition of the bodies," Tersch said.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

There's little of the decomposition you see on most long-dead shamblers, none of the older clothing or loose hanging skin.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland