The decomposers in an ecosystem are

Autotrophs

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Microconsumers

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Macroconsumers

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Abiotic components

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Solution

The correct option is D Microconsumers
Microconsumers include mostly microscopic bacteria and fungi.
These organisms feed on debris left behind by scavengers and release the nutrients in the form of simpler substances back to the atmosphere and are also called decomposers.
Hence, the correct answer is B.

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