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What is a decomposer?
Quick Answer
A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients. Fungi are among the most important decomposers in forests.
The Full Story
Decomposers feed on dead plants, dead animals, and waste, returning nutrients to the ecosystem. Fungi are especially important because they can break down tough plant materials such as cellulose and, in some cases, lignin in wood. This recycling process helps trees and other plants grow by making nutrients available in soil again. Without decomposers, dead organic matter would accumulate and nutrient cycles would slow dramatically.
Key Facts
1.Recycles nutrients back into ecosystems
2.Fungi break down tough plant material
3.Essential for forest soil fertility
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