Which statement describes decomposers? Decomposers are those organisms that recycle matter in the ecosystem. Decomposers are significant organisms in the ecosystem and can be present in all ecosystems. Decomposers cannot produce their own source of energy and do not act as primary producers.
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Decomposers recycle matter in the ecosystem: This statement is true. Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste materials, returning nutrients to the soil, water, and atmosphere. Show more…
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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.
All of the following is correct about decomposers except * decomposers help complete cycles of matter in all ecosystems. decomposers release the nutrients in remains and wastes. decomposers use cellular respiration to get energy from the waste and dead tissues they consume. decomposers use cellular respiration to get energy from the organisms they consume.
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