In which of the following ways do decomposers benefit the ecosystem?They prevent an invasive species from overpopulating.They use the energy from the sun to manufacture molecules of glucose.    They reduce competition between organisms.   They return (recycle) chemical elements to the ecosystem so they may be used again.

Describe briefly the role of decomposers in an ecosystem. State two examples of decomposers.

describe what decomposers and detritivores do that make them important in ecosystems.

Which statement best describes a decomposer's role in an ecosystem?Group of answer choicesDecomposers receive energy from the sun and pass it along to others in the ecosystemDecomposers are animals that obtain energy from omnivores.Decomposers are primary producers which are the main energy source for members of an ecosystem.Decomposers are responsible for breaking down dead matter in an ecosystem and putting the energy back into the environment.

Decomposers break down dead plants and animals. They also break down the waste of other organisms. Decomposers are very important for any ecosystem. If they weren't in the ecosystem, the plants would not get essential nutrients, dead matter and waste would pile up. So the nutrients in them are recycled back into the ecosystem to be used again. Bacteria are also key organisms at the decomposer level. Hence the natural replenishment of soil does not takes place if decomposers are absent.

What is the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling within an ecosystem?