Question

Write a short note on decomposers. Name any two decomposers in the forest ecosystem and add a note on their role.

Answer 1

Decomposers are the organisms which convert dead and decaying matter into organic matter of the soil. They break down the complex organic compounds present in dead animals and plants, which are then used by other members of the ecosystem.
*Decomposers like bacteria and fungi are known as saprobes. Bacteria and Fungi are considered to be decomposers as they clean up the environment by performing the process of decomposition. Decomposers like bacteria and fungi are known as saprobes.
*Decomposers mainly act on witheres leaves on the forest floor to convert them into organic humus.Humus makes the top soil fertile.

Answer 2

Decomposers are micro-organisms that convert the dead plants and animals to humus. Bacteria and fungi are the two types of decomposers. They help in the process of recycling of nutrients by decomposing various dead organisms such as plants and animals to form humus.