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Explain the role of decomposers in the environment.

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Ecosystem:

An ecosystem is a geographical area in which plants, living creatures, other organisms, and also weather and landscapes, coexist to establish a bubble of life.

Decomposers:

  1. Decomposers in ecosystems act as environmental cleaners by decaying dead plants and animals.
  2. They aid in the recycling of nutrients.
  3. They make room for new life in the biosphere by decaying the dead.
  4. They contribute to the reintroduction of different elements into moisture, soil, and air for reuse by producers such as crop plants.

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