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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

What do decomposers primarily feed on?

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Food chains and food webs

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What do decomposers primarily feed on?.

  1. A.Living plants
  2. B.Dead organic matter
  3. C.Soil nutrients
  4. D.Water

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Decomposers in Ecosystems

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and supporting plant growth.

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    Explain the importance of decomposers in maintaining ecosystem health.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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