AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND THE FOOD CHAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is a decomposer?
A
Fungi
B
Hawk
C
Dog
D
Grass
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bacteria and fungi, both are decomposers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lesson Summary. Most fungi are decomposers called saprotrophs. They feed on decaying organic matter and return nutrients to the soil for plants to use.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most decomposers are microscopic organisms, including protozoa and bacteria. Other decomposers are big enough to see without a microscope. They include fungi along with invertebrate organisms sometimes called detritivores, which include earthworms, termites, and millipedes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of decomposers include organisms like bacteria, mushrooms, mold, (and if you include detritivores) worms, and springtails.

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