ECOLOGY
ENERGY FLOW AND PRIMARY PRODUCTION
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Question
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What is an example of a decomposer?
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Plum
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Mushroom
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Deer
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Bird
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Indeed, even the common grocery store mushroom, Agaricus bisporus (often marketed as “White Button, ” “Cremini, ” or “Portobello”) is a decomposer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fungi like mushrooms, mildew, mold and toadstools are not plants. They don’t have chlorophyll so they can’t make their own food. Fungi release enzymes that decompose dead plants and animals.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bacteria and fungi are called decomposer because they break down the dead and decaying organic matter into a simpler substance.
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