What is a decomposer? The Lunchers spent Thursday morning investigating the role of decomposers in nature with Ms. Wolf, a naturalist with the Audubon Naturalist Society at Woodend. Our scientists found out that there are decomposers in the park, in the woods, on the playground, and in their own backyards!
The Best Beetle is a decomposer. It eats decaying wood--and can make little squeaks. It does not bite!
Centipedes and Millipedes are decomposers. They eat dead animals and leaf litter. Millipedes are slow. Centipedes can run fast--and they bite!
Sow bugs are decomposers, too. They are also called potato bugs or "Rolly Pollies" because they curl up in a little ball when they are scared.
Worms are the most famous decomposers. We found Red Wigglers in the compost bin!
They felt soft and damp!
The worms were hiding in the compost material--soil, newspaper, lettuce.
Found one!
Found another!!
Heads or tails? Sometimes we needed a magnifier.
Sometimes fingers work!
We found worms from one centimeter to eight centimeters. They were hard to measure because they were very wiggly!
Did you know worms move just like a Slinky?
Worms are invertebrates. They are decomposers, too. They break material down in the soil to make it rich with nutrients. That helps plants grow.
Worms are interesting. Worms are helpful.
Worms are wonderful!
They are nature's recyclers!
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