Question

Mention the role of decomposers in ecosystem

Answer 1

Decomposers (fungi and bacteria) help in recycling of nutrients. They feed on the dead and decaying bodies of plants and animals. They return the nutrients back to the soil and thus help in making this ecosystem stable.

Answer 2

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$\bold{Decomposers}$ include micro-organisms such as:-

=> Bacteria
=> Fungi.

They obtain nutrients by breaking down the remains of dead $\bold{plants\:and\:animals.}$

They help in the $\bold{breakdown}$ of organic matter,

$\bold{Or,}$

Biomass from the body of dead plants and animals into simple inorganic $\bold{raw\:materials.}$

Such as $CO_{2}, H_{2}O,$ and some nutrients.

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