Question

One of the following helps in the recycling of materials in an ecosystem. This one is:​

• A. omnivores​
• B. saprotrophs​
• C. carnivores​
• D. autotrophs​

Answer 1

The correct option is B saprotrophs​

Saprotrophs.​

• Saprotrophs break down dead and decaying matter and release the nutrients into the soil.​
• The nutrients are taken up by the autotrophs that act as producers.​
• When producers and consumers die, the saprotrophs act on them and release the nutrients back into the soil and then taken up by plants. Example certain bacteria and fungi.​