Question

What trophic level are decomposers?

Answer 1

Decomposers:

1. The organisms which break down or decompose complex organic matter(dead remains of living organisms) into inorganic matter.
2. Bacteria and fungi decompose organic matter into inorganic substances.

Decomposer food chain:

1. Producer: green plants are the producers of the decomposer food chain.
2. Primary consumer: small insects and decomposers are the primary consumers of green plants, which feed on the dead remains of green plants.
3. Secondary consumer: small fishes consume primary consumers as food.
4. Tertiary consumer: Large carnivorous fishes consume secondary consumers as food.