Question

How are bacteria and fungi important in the forest ecosystem?

Answer 1

Bacteria and fungi are examples of decomposers. They play an important role in forest ecosystem.

1. They help in maintaining the supply of nutrients to the growing plants in the forest. This is done by decomposing the dead bodies of dead plants and animals into mineral salts which go into the soil as nutrients for plants.
2. They also prevent dead plants and animals and their wastes from piling up in the forest. They carry out the process of decomposition. Decomposition involves breaking down of organic matter from dead bodies of plants and animals into mineral salts (in the form of humus), water and carbon dioxide, which go into the soil and air, respectively.