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An organism that eats organic matter and returns nutrients to the soil is called as a
An organism that eats organic matter and returns nutrients to the soil is called as a
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The correct option is D Decomposer
Decomposers are organisms that feeds on dead or decaying organisms so, they carry out the natural process of decomposition.When plants and animals die, they become food for decomposers like bacteria, fungi and earthworms. They recycle dead plants and animals into chemical nutrients like carbon and nitrogen that are released back into the soil, air and water.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.
Decomposers are organisms that feeds on dead or decaying organisms so, they carry out the natural process of decomposition.
When plants and animals die, they become food for decomposers like bacteria, fungi and earthworms. They recycle dead plants and animals into chemical nutrients like carbon and nitrogen that are released back into the soil, air and water.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.
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