organic matter
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Their larvae, called grubs, often feast on the organic matter in compost.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
"This fire, being in the summer in the middle of a drought, was so intense that it's burnt away the soil. There is no organic matter left."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
They collect heat and organic matter, which mosquitoes feed on during their larval stage, and are almost impossible to empty once water pools inside.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Although the fossils do not preserve enough detail to identify exact species, the researchers found preserved cells, divisions within cell walls, and traces of organic matter across multiple collection sites.
From Science Daily ● May 12, 2026
Soil high in organic matter releases smaller quantities of poisons than others.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
