Question

(a) Define decomposers. Name one decomposer.
(b) What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

A decomposer is an organism that decomposes, or breaks down, organic material such as the remains of dead organisms. Decomposers include bacteria and fungi. These organisms carry out the process of decomposition, which all living organisms undergo after death . B. Decomposers and scavengers break down dead plants and animals. They also break down the waste (poop) of other organisms. Decomposers are very important for any ecosystem. If they weren't in the ecosystem, the plants would not get essential nutrients, and dead matter and waste would pile up.

B.

Answer 2

decomposers: organism that feed on dead and decaying matter

fungi is a decomposer

decomposer perform as cleanup in ecosystem