The tiny living things in the compost heap

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The tiny living things in the compost heap turn the food scraps into fresh soil . HOW DO THEY DO THIS?

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The tiny living things in the compost heap turn the food scraps into fresh

soil. HOW DO THEY DO THIS?

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Bacteria and fungi break down food scraps into smaller pieces

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Worms eat the rotting food

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Worms break down the food into smaller and smaller bits. Worms poo out rich soil.

WORM POO IS A GREAT FERTILIZER!!!

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Woodlice chew up dead plants. Their poos are full of nutrients.

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Flies vomit on their food before they eat it. The vomit helps to break down the food.

GREAT FERTILIZER!