Question

Fungi are decomposers that play an important role in the maintenance of an ecosystem. The role of tungi is important because they

1. synthesize energy-rich compounds that are directly used by producers
2. break down materials that can then be used by other organisms
3. limit the number of plants that can perform photosynthesis in an area
4. are competitors of other consumers such as herbivores

Answer 1

It’s number 2 because decomposers whole job is to break down dead animals and other minerals in order to nourish the earth and living things