Question

What will happen if decomposers are not there in the environment?

Answer 1

Decomposers break down the dead remains of plants and animals and release the nutrients such as carbon, nitrogen etc. into the environment. In the absence of decomposers in the environment, this breakdown will not occur and hence, the nutrients will not be released. Due to this, plants will not get sufficient nutrients. Organisms will also not grow properly and some may even cease to exist because the carbon, nitrogen and other elements necessary to form cells will be insufficient.