Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, and in doing so, they carry out the natural process of decomposition. They play a vital role in nutrient cycling, making essential nutrients available to producers (plants).
With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms? Virus 1. Fungi 2. Bacteria 3. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Asked in UPSC IAS 2013 · Topic: Taxonomy (Taxonomic Characters and Evidence (Morphological, Anatomical, Cytological, Molecular))
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