Question

which of the following are decomposers ? *

1 point

Flowering plants

Ferns

Certain bacteria

Fungi

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Answer 1

Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, and in doing so, they carry out the natural process of decomposition. Like herbivores and predators, decomposers are heterotrophic, meaning that they use organic substrates to get their energy, carbon and nutrients for growth and development.

Some types of decomposers are bacteria and fungi. Others are worms, and mushrooms. The worms live in the ground. They eat their way through bits of dead plants and animals.

Hyenas are consumers. They are carnivorous animals.

These animals are usually predators. Hyenas are primarily nocturnal animals but sometimes venture from their lairs in the early-morning hours.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.