which among the following is a correct pair of decomposers?
A
Bacteria and viruses
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B
Bacteria and fungi
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C
Diatoms and slime moulds
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D
Viruses and diatoms
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Solution
The correct option is B Bacteria and fungi Both bacteria and fungi are primary decomposers. Decomposers are the organisms that eat, digest and break down once living things which have died. They are absolutely essential in the nutrient cycles.