Question

Some beetles break down the remains of dead animals. Some mushrooms breakdown the remains of dead trees. How do these actions most benefit plants? *

Answer 1

Answer:

A By returning nutrients to the soil

Explanation:

Here are the options

A By returning nutrients to the soil

B By releasing oxygen into the air

C By making space for new animals

D By decreasing the population of herbivores

The process by which mushrooms act on dead trees provide nutrients that are necessary for the process of photosynthesis.

Types of decomposers

1. Fungi - mushroom is an example of a fungi
2. Bacteria
3. Insects - beetle is an example of an insect
4. Earthworms

Functions of a decomposer

1. A decomposer recycles dead plants and animals to release nutrients into the soil.
2. They are ecological cleaners. they carry out this function by disintegrating dead plants and animal remains.