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Dung, Wood and Leaves

Bugs That Clean Up: Which bugs eat dead things?

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Look! A little bug.

It can munch dead wood.

Look! A beetle can munch dung.

It hides dung in the earth.

A bug can munch rotting leaves.

A worm can munch dead leaves.

Words to know

  • dung: animal poop
  • wood: tree stuff
  • beetle: a hard-backed bug
  • leaves: tree parts

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