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Introduction to Ecosystem Structure

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What are decomposers? Name any two of them. What do they do in the forest?

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The micro-organisms which convert the dead plants and animals into humus are known as decomposers.

Name of the two decomposers are:-
(i) Earthworm
(ii) Bacteria

Decomposers play an important role in clearing the debris of dead remains of plants and animals, and converting them into humus which enriches the nutrients of the soil.

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