ECOLOGY
ENERGY FLOW AND THE FOOD CHAIN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a decomposer?
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fungi
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hawk
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bacteria
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some flies and beetles
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hyenas are carnivores and can not be considered as decomposers and feed by hunting the living animals. Thus, the correct answer is C.
Detailed explanation-2: -They include fungi along with invertebrate organisms sometimes called detritivores, which include earthworms, termites, and millipedes. Fungi are important decomposers, especially in forests.
Detailed explanation-3: -Thus, the correct answer is ‘Fungi’.
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of decomposers include organisms like bacteria, mushrooms, mold, (and if you include detritivores) worms, and springtails.
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