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Once the feces have decomposed, they will have turned into a dark, crumbly material called humus. Humus is a rich source of nutrients for plants. 5/5
Once the feces have decomposed, they will have turned into a dark, crumbly material called humus. Humus is a rich source of nutrients for plants. 5/5
The amount of food in the feces: Feces with more food will decompose faster.
The type of bacteria present: Different types of bacteria decompose feces at different rates. 4/5
The amount of food in the feces: Feces with more food will decompose faster.
The type of bacteria present: Different types of bacteria decompose feces at different rates. 4/5
Temperature: Warmer temperatures speed up the decomposition process.
Moisture: Moisture is necessary for decomposition to occur.
Oxygen: Oxygen is necessary for the bacteria and fungi that break down feces to thrive. 3/5
Temperature: Warmer temperatures speed up the decomposition process.
Moisture: Moisture is necessary for decomposition to occur.
Oxygen: Oxygen is necessary for the bacteria and fungi that break down feces to thrive. 3/5