LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is a decomposer?
A
Bacteria
B
Worms
C
Fungus
D
All of these
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-2: -The micro-organisms that decompose/ convert the dead remains of plants and animals to humus are called decomposers. The two common examples of decomposers are bacteria and fungi.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Decomposers are organisms that act on dead plants and animals, and convert them into a dark colored substance called humus. Bacteria and some fungi act as decomposers. They play a key role in releasing the nutrients present in dead plants and animals into the soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Decomposers are reducers or saprophytic, which means they live in the dead body and acquire nourishment from feeding decaying organic matter. They include microorganisms (like fungi, bacteria), insects, earthworms, etc. They produced different digestive enzymes to break down the organic materials.

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