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An ecosystem is a community of organisms interacting with their physical environment. Why
are decomposers an important part of ecosystems?
A. They break down dead organisms to return nutrients to the soil.
B. They produce their own food for survival.
C. They play a role in preventing weathering and erosion.
D. They provide most of the energy to consumers.
An organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning matter back into the soil, is called a...
A. herbivore.
B. producer.
C. competitor.
D. decomposer.
Animal that gets its energy and nutrition from eating meat.
Detritivore
Ominvore
Carnivore
Herbivore
Animal that gets its energy and nutrition from eating plants.
Parasite
Herbivore
Carnivore
Ominvore
Heterotrophs that “clean up” the ecosystem by eating dead and decaying organisms.
Autotrophs
Herbivores
Ominvores
Detritivores
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