Instead, most fungi obtain nutrients from dead plant matter. Therefore, Fungi are important decomposers in the natural world. Fungi are most active in the later stages of the compost pile, where they finish the decomposition of materials partially decomposed by bacteria. This may mean that the compost is ready for use, or it may also indicate that the compost pile is not decomposing properly and not becoming hot. They feed on woody materials that were not decomposed by others in the compost community.
Millipedes help the compost process by feeding on dead plant matter.
Centipedes Centipedes are multi-segmented invertebrates, with each body segment having one pair of legs. Centipedes feed on other invertebrates of many sizes, therefore centipedes do not directly assist in decomposing the plant material in compost. However, centipedes are part of the compost community and can coexist with the decomposers. Spiders Spiders may be present in your compost, where they feed on invertebrates. Spiders help control garden pests.