Food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem (arrows represent energy flow and letters represent species)
-Examine this food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem. Which species is most likely a decomposer on this food web?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question

Food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem (arrows represent energy flow and letters represent species)
-Examine this food web for a particular terrestrial ecosystem. Which species is most likely a decomposer on this food web?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, and they do so by decomposing them, thus recycling dead matter back into the ecosystem. In a terrestrial ecosystem, common decomposers include fungi and bacteria. Without a specific food web diagram, the correct answer is chosen based on the typical role of decomposers in an ecosystem.

Food Web for a Particular Terrestrial Ecosystem (Arrows Represent Energy