Bacteria and fungi are typically categorized as which of the following ecosystem components?
A) Autotrophs
B) Producers
C) primary consumers
D) tertiary consumers
E) Decomposers

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Bacteria and fungi are decomposers, which break down organic matter and recycle nutrients in the ecosystem. Autotrophs, producers, primary consumers, and tertiary consumers all play different roles in the food chain and are not directly involved in nutrient cycling like decomposers.

Bacteria and Fungi Are Typically Categorized as Which of the Following