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How do dead bacteria decompose?

They can't all be snagged by some other decomposer... do they just eventually disintegrate?

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  • David B
    1 decade ago
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    In addition to the previous answer, Other live bacteria surrounding the dead bacteria will consume (cannibalize) its neighbor for nutrients.

    Source(s): A BS in microbiology
  • musicnotes@pacbell.net
    1 decade ago

    bacteria are like plants and humans. They are living things. So, they also rot and decompose like plants. Either microscopic fungi decompose it, or they just become a dry husk. like corn husks.

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