What is a decomposer in an ecosystem?

Answer 1

Decomposers in ecosystems are fungi and bacteria.

They live on virtually every surface in an ecosystem, but most decomposition occurs in the soil. The decomposers use dead plant, animal, and other organic matter to use as food for themselves. They break the organic matter down using digestive processes that convert the complex material into simpler forms. This broken down material is generally returned to the soil and enriches the soil and the ecosystem with important nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen.

Without decomposers, dead plants and animals would pile up everywhere without ever being broken down.

Answer 2

A decomposer is something that takes thing a way like anamals in an ecosystem