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How would plant populations be affected if the populations of decomposers,

such as earthworms, decreased dramatically?
O A. Plant populations would flourish because they would no longer be
preyed upon by earthworms.
O B. Plant populations would suffer because the soil would have fewer
available nutrients.
O C. Plant populations would be unaffected by changes in the
earthworm population.
D. Plant populations would flourish because they would not need to
compete with the worms for nutrients.
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How would plant populations be affected if the populations of decomposers, such as-example-1

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Answer:

A

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Answer: B. plant population would suffer because the soil would have fewer available nutrients.

Step-by-step explanation:

Earthworms are called a farmer's best friend as they make the soil more fertile. When earthworms purify the soil it makes it easier for the plants to grow as the soil is mineral rich. Decrease in the population of earthworms would make it difficult for the plants to grow because of the less fertile soil.

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