Flying squirrels eat mushrooms that decompose the remains of fir trees - the dominant plants in the forest.Spotted owls eat the flying squirrels.In turn,crows eat the eggs of spotted owls.The mushrooms are which of the following?

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Mushrooms are decomposers, not consumers. They break down dead organic material, such as the remains of fir trees, and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem. They do not fit into the primary, secondary, or tertiary consumer categories, which are part of the food chain that involves consuming other organisms for energy.

Flying Squirrels Eat Mushrooms That Decompose the Remains of Fir