OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bacteria, fungi, and earthworms are examples of:
A
scavengers
B
predators
C
prey
D
decomposers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Bacteria and fungi are called decomposer because they break down the dead and decaying organic matter into a simpler substance. It provides the nutrients back to the soil.

Detailed explanation-3: -This level is made up of herbivores: bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, nematodes, mites, snails, slugs, earthworms, millipedes, sowbugs and worms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Worms are part of a special group of species that eat dead or decaying organic matter. They are called decomposers. Decomposers are very important in our food chain, because they recycle the energy, and help us to start all over again!

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