Use app×
Join Bloom Tuition
One on One Online Tuition
JEE MAIN 2025 Foundation Course
NEET 2025 Foundation Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
0 votes
5.7k views
in Biology by (53.9k points)
recategorized by

(a) Define decomposers. Name one decomposer. 

(b) What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem ?

1 Answer

0 votes
by (90.2k points)
selected by
 
Best answer

(a) The micro-organisms which break down the complex organic compounds present in dead  organisms like dead plants and animals and their products like faeces, urine, etc., into simpler  substances are called decomposers. 

Example – Bacteria and Fungi.  

(b) The decomposers help in decomposing the dead bodies of plants and animals, and hence  act as cleansing agents of environment.

Related questions

0 votes
1 answer
0 votes
1 answer
0 votes
1 answer
0 votes
1 answer

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

Categories

...