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consumes wastes and dead organisms
A
decomposers
B
consumers
C
prey
D
predator
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While decomposers break down dead, organic materials, detritivores-like millipedes, earthworms, and termites-eat dead organisms and wastes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Decomposers and scavengers break down dead plants and animals. They also break down the waste (poop) of other organisms. Decomposers are very important for any ecosystem. If they weren’t in the ecosystem, the plants would not get essential nutrients, and dead matter and waste would pile up.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bacteria and fungi are decomposers of dead organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -When plants and animals die, they become food for decomposers like bacteria, fungi and earthworms. Decomposers or saprotrophs recycle dead plants and animals into chemical nutrients like carbon and nitrogen that are released back into the soil, air and water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fungi. Insects. Earthworms. Bacteria. 03-Nov-2022

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