In a food chain, what is the role of decomposers such as fungi?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. They break down dead matter and return nutrients
- Step 1: Decomposers feed on dead organisms. Step 2. The nutrients are returned to the soil. Answer: they break down dead matter. Why not the others: producers make food and consumers hunt.
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