What are decomposers?

A.

organisms that use the sun's energy in the process of photosynthesis

B.

organisms that break down waste and dead plant and animal materials

C.

organisms that kill plants and animals in the process of consuming them

D.

organisms that use one another as sources of food in an ecosystem without other food

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27 October, 16:31

What are decomposers?

A.

organisms that use the sun's energy in the process of photosynthesis

B.

organisms that break down waste and dead plant and animal materials

C.

organisms that kill plants and animals in the process of consuming them

D.

organisms that use one another as sources of food in an ecosystem without other food

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Hadley · Answer 1

The answer is B. Decomposers do exactly as their name states, they decompose dead organisms and use them as compost for the earth.

Davian Meyer · Answer 2

B is the answer and this is proven by scientific research.

you can go out side a thro an orange peel in a garden and it will degrade and become fertilizer.