#decomposition

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Can you build a rough estimate from smaller pieces?

A large unknown can become manageable when split into quantities you can estimate. To estimate chairs in a hall, count roughly 12 chairs per row and 15 rows, giving about 180 chairs. The result is approximate, but the visible steps make it easier to check than an unexplained guess.

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fungi

Why many fungi digest their food outside their bodies

Many fungi release enzymes into their surroundings, breaking large organic molecules into smaller substances they can absorb. A fungus growing through dead wood therefore digests material outside its cells before taking nutrients in. This process helps return elements from dead organisms to wider ecological cycles.

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