If the decomposing bacteria become extinct, then, what will happen to all the dead plants and animals? Will they remain where they are forever?

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If decomposing bacteria becomes extinct, then also process of decomposition takes place. But the process will slows down that is, it will take more time for decomposition. Other than bacteria, high temperature and moisture also takes part in decomposition process.

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