Question

importance of heterotrophs and decomposers in an ecosystem

Answer 1

the ecosystem does nt remain balance without these....as the heterotrophs consume the products of autographs bf in return they also give off useful things fr thm...fr exmpl c02, which is most essential fr thm...
if there were no decomposers thn there will be lack of sanitation ....epidermic diseases will spread. ...waste evrywhr. ..etc

Answer 2

 

Heterotrophs in an ecosystem:

                       Heterotrophs are organisms that ingest organic carbon from other sources to produce energy and maintain their own life. They cannot produce their food. Heterotrophs include herbivores, carnivores and omnivores that consume plants and algae to keep them alive.

i) Heterotrophs maintain a balance in the ecosystem by providing organic compounds. Fungi help in reducing decomposed plants and animals.

ii) Heterotrophs help in recycling activity which is essential in lowering wastes in the environment.

ii) They also help in increasing the fertility of the soils.Heterotrophs release carbon dioxide that is used by the plants for photosynthesis

Decomposers in an ecosystem:

i) Decomposers are organisms that decompose dead plant or animal matter.

ii) Decomposers act as a major factor in recycling. When plants and animals die the large complex compounds cannot be directly used again, and so they break down them for organic use.

iii) They recycle the minerals found in the dead plants and animals back into the food chain.