2. What is the role of a decomposer in a food web?

A. They are not included in the food web

B. They eat only living organisms

C. They eat only producers

D. They eat dead plants and animals

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Biology

Markus Thornton

7 August, 03:25

2. What is the role of a decomposer in a food web?

A. They are not included in the food web

B. They eat only living organisms

C. They eat only producers

D. They eat dead plants and animals

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Answers (2)

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Alden Oconnor · Answer 1

D

Explanation: Decomposers are like grinders, they break down dead animals and plants.

Kenley Barrera · Answer 2

D

Explanation:

Decomposers break down dead or decaying animals and plants. When they break things down, they make nutrients available, such as water, nitrogen and phosphorus. Some examples of decomposers are bacteria, fungi and worms.

2. What is the role of a decomposer in a food web?A. They are not included in the food webB. They eat only living organismsC. They eat only producersD. They eat dead plants and animals

2. What is the role of a decomposer in a food web?

A. They are not included in the food web

B. They eat only living organisms

C. They eat only producers

D. They eat dead plants and animals