Which of the following describes a way that decomposers are important to an ecosystem? Decomposers break down dead plant and animal matter in an ecosystem. Decomposers recycle essential nutrients back into an ecosystem. Decomposers use sunlight to make food for an ecosystem.
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Decomposers break down dead plant and animal matter in an ecosystem: This statement is true. Decomposers like bacteria and fungi break down dead organisms and return nutrients to the soil. Show more…
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