FORESTRY
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
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Question
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Stability within an ecosystem is achieved partially by the presence of organisms that break down important molecules and make them available for other organisms to use. These organisms are
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plants
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herbivores
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scavengers
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decomposers
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Decomposition is the process of breaking complex organic matter into simpler inorganic matter. There are five steps of decomposition. These are fragmentation, leaching, catabolism, humification, and mineralization. During the fragmentation process, the breaking of detritus into little pieces by detritivores.
Detailed explanation-2: -Decomposers (fungi, bacteria, invertebrates such as worms and insects) have the ability to break down dead organisms into smaller particles and create new compounds.
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