Question

Why are bacteria and fungi called decomposers? List any two advantages of decomposers to the environment.​

Answer 1

ANSWER

Bacteria and fungi breakdown the dead remains and waste products of organisms. These micro organisms are called the decomposers as they breakdown the complex organic substances into simple inorganic substances that go into the soil and are used up once more by the plants.

Two advantages of decomposers to the environment are as follows:

▶️ Decomposers feed, on the dead bodies of plants and animals. They return the simple components to soil and help in making the steady state of ecosystem by recycling of nutrients. They, therefore, create a balance in the environment.

▶️They also act as scavengers or cleansing agents of the atmosphere.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bacteria and fungi are called decomposers because bacteria and fungi break down the dead and decaying organic matter into simpler substances and provide the nutrients back to the soil. Advantages of decomposers to the environment:

Advantage:

1.) It helps in cleaning our environment by decomposing or decaying dead organisms and waste.

2.) It provides the plants better nutrition during decomposing it mixes with soil and absorbed by plants all the essential nutrients.