OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
Question
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consumer
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trophic level
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decomposer
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species
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Detailed explanation-1: -Decomposers play a critical role in the flow of energy through an ecosystem. They break apart dead organisms into simpler inorganic materials, making nutrients available to primary producers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Decomposers act on the dead matter, e.g. by secreting the enzymes and digesting the matter externally. Saprotrophs contribute to the decomposition process by extracellular digestion, i.e., they digest dead matter externally by secreting enzymes and then absorbing the nutrients.
Detailed explanation-3: -Different decomposers Fungi release chemicals to break down dead plants or animals into simple substances. They absorb some of these substances for growth, but others enter the soil. Earthworms digest rotting plant and animal matter as they swallow soil.
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of decomposers include organisms like bacteria, mushrooms, mold, (and if you include detritivores) worms, and springtails.