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What is the role of a decomposer in a food chain?
What is the role of a decomposer in a food chain?
- To manufacture energy from the Sun
- To recycle dead organisms back into the environment (correct)
- To provide energy to consumers
- To reduce the number of producers
Which of the following insects is NOT considered a decomposer?
Which of the following insects is NOT considered a decomposer?
- Blowflies
- Ants (correct)
- Dung beetles
- Beetles
What is the main function of humus in the decomposition process?
What is the main function of humus in the decomposition process?
- Digestion of organic matter by fungi
- Production of dark soil
- Physical breakdown of organic matter
- Release inorganic nutrients (correct)
What is leaching in the context of decomposition?
What is leaching in the context of decomposition?
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Which organism is responsible for mineralization in decomposition?
Which organism is responsible for mineralization in decomposition?
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What is the significance of fragmentation in the decomposition process?
What is the significance of fragmentation in the decomposition process?
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Why are saprophages important in ecosystems?
Why are saprophages important in ecosystems?
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In the context of the provided text, what is a saprophage?
In the context of the provided text, what is a saprophage?
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What is the primary purpose of decomposition?
What is the primary purpose of decomposition?
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Which stage of decomposition involves the physical breakdown of dead organic matter?
Which stage of decomposition involves the physical breakdown of dead organic matter?
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