organic matter

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The Appalachian springsnail is basically a tiny aquatic cow that mows over algae and other organic matter, sucking them up and extracting whatever nutrients it can.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

The car-sized rover carried two tubes of a chemical called TMAH, which can break apart organic matter to see what it is made out of.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Human composting, also known as terramation, is when the body of a person who has died is placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Because the sediment is rich in organic matter and nutrients like phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium, it can store these compounds and potentially release them back into the environment over time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Her eyes were solid green, like all nature had been condensed into a few spoonfuls of organic matter.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan