decomposing matter

• decayGradual organic breakdown
• rotOrganic breakdown process
• compostDecayed organic fertilizer
• humusDecayed organic soil matter
• bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms

fungi · organic · soil · mulch · putrid · fermentation · breakdown · nutrients · mold · carcass · leaf litter · worms · maggots · earthy · fetid · recycling · biodegradable · carrion

• animal remainsbones, bone, skeleton, carcass, carrion
• decayrot, decay rate, wilt, crumble, decomposition
• forest floorfallen leaves, leaf litter, dead leaves, rotting wood, rotting logs
• Organic Matterblood, bone, tissue, cells, skin
• Soilsoil, topsoil, subsoil, dirt, loam
• swamp thingsmarsh, bog, duckweed, fen, cattails