Question

What will happen to the garbage, and dead animals and plants in the absence of decomposers? Will the natural replenishment of the soil take place, even if decomposers are not there?

Answer 1

• Decomposers are those bacteria and microorganisms which break down dead plants, animals, and the waste of other organisms.
• Decomposers are very important for any ecosystem. If they weren't in the ecosystem, the plants would not get essential nutrients such as Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Sulphur, etc.
• If there are no decomposers, all the biodegradable wastes (garbage, dead animals, and plants) will accumulate and this will cause environmental pollution.
• Hence the natural replenishment of soil does not take place if decomposers are absent.