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Tanya [424]
3 years ago
7

Why are decomposers important to the environment?

Biology
1 answer:
Simora [160]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

They provide nutrients for the growth of plants  

Explanation:

When plants and animals die, they become food for decomposers like bacteria, fungi and earthworms. Decomposers or saprotrophs recycle dead plants and animals into chemical nutrients like carbon and nitrogen that are released back into the soil, air and water.  

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