Who will maintain the organic matter of the soil?

Fungi and semiparasites

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Cyanobacteria and parasitic animals

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Protozoans and slime moulds

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Bacteria and fungi.

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Solution

The correct option is D Bacteria and fungi.
Bacteria and fungi carry out the decomposition of plant residues, breaking them down and holding the nutrients in their bodies, this prevents the nutrients leaching out into the soil. They hold the nutrients until the nutrients are consumed- by protozoa, nematodes and then release the remaining nutrients in plant available form.

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