Insect Ecology - An Ecosystem Approach 2nd ed - Chapter 14
Insect Ecology - An Ecosystem Approach 2nd ed - Chapter 14
14 Decomposition and Pedogenesis DECOMPOSITION IS THE BREAKDOWN OF DEAD ORGANIC MATTER THAT eventually results in release of CO2, other organic trace gases, water, mineral nutrients, and energy. Pedogenesis largely reflects the activities of animals that mix organic matter with mineral soil.