Decomposers : Fungi and bacteria which break down (decompose) the dead plants, animals complex compounds into the simpler one. The decomposers help in the replenishment of natural resources. These are also known as microorganism or saprotrophs. These are also called reducers.
Decomposers help in disposing of the wastes and dead bodies of plants and animals. Therefore, they clean the environment and create space for a living of newer generations of organisms.
1. The primary decomposers of most dead plant material are ________.
a. Algae
b. Bacteria
c. Fungi
d. Insects
2. Which are known as most recognized players in the food chain and energy puramid?
a. Producers
b. Consumers
c. Decomposers
d. Detritivores
3. How many major groups classifed in decomposers?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
4. From where does the decomposer receive energy?
a. Producers
b. Consumers
c. Self generation
d. Organic substrates
5. The rest of dead body left after consumers feed is ________
a. disappeared
b. decomposed
c. reacted
d. spread
